The American Heart Association's Scientific Statement proposes a risk-based primary prevention paradigm for heart failure (HF), addressing the increasing prevalence and substantial impact on healthcare. It emphasizes identifying high-risk patients using the PREVENT risk prediction tool and a comprehensive prevention approach to address risk-enhancing factors, reclassify risk, and implement evidence-based interventions, emphasizing the need for equity and multilevel interventions. The statement outlines research gaps and priorities for advancing risk-based HF prevention.

Source: Circulation