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Studies report the misdiagnosed rate of Shortness-of-Breath (SOB) is 13%-19%, a common symptom that confounds the correct diagnosis of heart failure. As a result, the HF misdiagnosis rate of 33%-51%, primarily due to undiagnosed heart failure. Many factors influence this high-misdiagnosed rate, one of the most prominent being co-morbidities with other confounding conditions such as COPD (31% prevalence among heart failure patients). Clinical studies have demonstrated that incorrect or delayed diagnosis of heart failure leads to longer length of stays, increased hospital costs, lower reimbursement, and diminished clinical outcomes.

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