Abstract：
The heart failure epidemic is growing and its prevention, in order to reduce associated hospital readmission rates and its clinical and economic burden, is a key issue in modern cardiovascular medicine. The present position paper aims to provide practical evidence-based information to support the implementation of effective preventive measures. After reviewing the most common risk factors, an overview of the population attributable risks in different continents is presented, to identify potentially effective opportunities for prevention and to inform preventive strategies. Finally, potential interventions that have been proposed and have been shown to be effective in preventing heart failure are listed.
摘要：
心力衰竭的流行正在加剧，其预防，为了降低相关的医院再入院率及其临床和经济负担，是现代心血管医学的一个关键问题。本立场文件旨在提供基于证据的实际信息，以支持实施有效的预防措施。在回顾了最常见的风险因素后，概述了不同大陆的人口归因风险，确定潜在有效的预防机会，并为预防策略提供信息。最后,列出了已提出并已证明可有效预防心力衰竭的潜在干预措施.
