A Multicenter Registry to Study the Characteristics and Outcomes of Jordanian Heart Failure Patients.

The Jordanian Heart Failure Registry (JoHFR)

Heart Failure research registry is a collection of computerized information about individuals with heart failure. The database in this registry is obtained from several Jordanian medical centers which will represent an extremely valuable resource for epidemiological research on heart failure patients.

Understanding the cause of Heart Failure (HF) and how the body will respond to it, is critical for an effective treatment. HF is a global problem with significant morbidity and mortality, despite improved understanding of the pathophysiology and a growing range of therapeutic options. Jordanian Heart Failure Registry (JoHFR) will be the first research project of heart failure prevalence in Jordan. It is undertaken by primary healthcare professionals with main aim to improve knowledge about the care of patients with HF. The investigators responsible for conducting this research are physicians and their teams who deal with heart failure patients in their outpatient and inpatient clinic centers including the public and private medical sectors in Jordan's medical community. Standards in the Hashemite kingdom of Jordan complies with the recognized good guideline directed medical practices internationally

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients who are 18 years or older with Heart Failure diagnosis as defined by internationally recognized guidelines.
2. Current residents of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients who refuse or unable to sign a consent form.
2. Patient inability to follow up with provider