
CardiologyHFpEFepidemiology
Heart Failure in Portuguese Adults Aged 50 and Above: Insights from the PORTHOS Study on Prevalence and Predominant Phenotypes
By MedXY|Sep 15, 2026
The PORTHOS study reveals a 16.5% prevalence of heart failure among Portuguese adults aged 50+, with HFpEF constituting over 90% of cases, mostly undiagnosed, highlighting the need for enhanced screening strategies in aging populations.