title: Management of ACCF/AHA Stage A and B patients.
abstract: Heart failure remains a major health problem in the United States, affecting 5.8 million Americans. Its prevalence continues to rise due to the improved survival of patients. Despite advances in treatment, morbidity and mortality remain very high, with a median survival of about 5 years after the first clinical symptoms. This article describes the causes, classification, and management goals of heart failure in Stages A and B.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Drexel University College of Medicine, 245 North 15th Street, Mailstop #1012, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA.
authors.forename: Faiz
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Subzposh
authors.forename: Ashwani
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: Shelley R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Hankins
authors.forename: Howard J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Eisen
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D054715:Cardiotoxins / Q000009:adverse effects; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000150:complications; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable; D058065:Diabetic Cardiomyopathies / Q000150:complications; D004077:Digoxin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D050171:Dyslipidemias / Q000150:complications; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000150:complications; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D000451:Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D051436:Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / Q000150:complications; D012307:Risk Factors; D057185:Sedentary Behavior; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000150:complications; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents; D054715:Cardiotoxins; D000451:Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists; D004077:Digoxin
keywords: Asymptomatic; Management; Screening; Stage A heart failure; Stage B heart failure