The number of hospital discharges for heart failure cases in Poland has seen significant fluctuations over the past decade. Notably, there was a sharp increase between 2016 and 2017, peaking again in 2019 before dropping significantly in 2020, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, the value was 627.5 per hundred thousand persons, reflecting a 7.76% year-on-year increase. The five-year CAGR stands at 1.12%, indicating a relatively stable upward trend despite yearly variances.

Future trends to watch for include:

Further increases in hospital discharges, seen in the forecasts for 2024-2028, with a predicted five-year CAGR of 1.39%.
Potential healthcare system strain with rising cases of heart failure as indicated by consistent growth projections.
Impact of healthcare policies and new medical treatments on the trend.