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Heart failure is a progressive condition where the heart weakens and cannot pump blood efficiently for the needs of the body.

In Alberta, heart failure causes 50% of all hospitalizations in adults age 65 and older.

In Alberta, heart failure is common in rural settings.

Heart failure is at epidemic levels in most developed countries.

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Alberta HEART’s vision is to pioneer the development of new diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies for patients with diastolic heart failure and establish ourselves as world-leaders in diastolic heart failure research.

This research has been funded by an Interdisciplinary Team Grant from Alberta Innovates- Health Solutions (formerly Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research). Find Out More →

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