PHD proposal: Graph-based characterization of cardiac events for early detection of heart failure
Context: Heart failure (HF) represents a major global health concern, accentuated by the aging population,
affecting approximately 15 million individuals in Europe and presenting a significant medium-term mortality
rate. The severity of HF is also evidenced by repeated unexpected hospitalizations due to acute
decompensated heart failure (ADHF). The frequent occurrence of ADHF leads to recurrent hospitalizations,
posing significant healthcare and economic challenges. These acute episodes have a grim prognosis, with a