Abstract
Objective: To assess the use of pulse pressure (PP) as na independente predictor of mortality in heart failure (HF). Methods: This is an integrative review, with search performed from publications indexed in the following databases: Medline, PubMed, Lilacs and Scielo with results in quantitative and qualitative methods published between 2004 and 2020, in the languages english, portuguese and spanish. Furthermore, according to the inclusion criteria, 6 articles was picked to analysis. Results: It was observed that in HF, low PP was linked to a higher mortality rate in patients with reduced LVEF. Likewise, high PP values were associated with a higher death rate in patients with preserved LVEF. Final considerations: In conclusion, PP has shown great capability as a predictor of mortality in HF and can be implemented in medical practice in a simple way. Although, more studies are needed on this subject.