A retrospective cohort study found that patients over 60 years old with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) are at a higher risk of developing new-onset heart failure (HF). The study analyzed data for 81,898 patients with CTS and 81,898 patients without CTS, with the primary outcome measure being HF up to 10 years after the index date. At 10 years, 8.4% of patients with CTS and 6.2% of patients without CTS had HF. The researchers found a significant association between CTS and subsequent HF (HR = 1.39), but only for patients over the age of 60. No association was found between CTS and cancer. The study suggests that surgeons and general practitioners should be aware of this increased risk and consider early detection for better treatment and prognosis of these diseases.

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