Comparison of heart failure admissions rates per annum (recorded hospital admissions/10 000 population at risk) in western developed countries 1978 to 1993. Comparison of heart failure admissions rates per annum (recorded hospital admissions/10 000 population at risk) in western developed countries 1978 to 1993. Adapted from data in McMurray et al.1 John J McMurray, and Simon Stewart Heart 2000;83:596-602 Copyright © BMJ Publishing Group Ltd & British Cardiovascular Society. All rights reserved.