Insulin Resistance with Associated Hyperinsulinemia as a Cause of the Development and Worsening of Heart Failure

Despite the considerable progress that has been made with regard to the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, heart failure (HF) remains a particularly important cause of recurring hospitalizations, with relevant social and healthcare costs, and it is a significant cause of mortality; as such, there is a need for continuous efforts to improve our understanding of its complex pathophysiology and refine relevant therapeutic strategies [...].