| Literature DB >> 27838123 |
Marco Metra1, Valentina Carubelli2, Alice Ravera2, Andrew J Stewart Coats3.
Abstract
Heart failure has reached epidemic proportions given the ageing of populations and is associated with high mortality and re-hospitalization rates. This article reviews and summarizes recent advances in the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of the patients with heart failure. Data are discussed based also on the most recent guidelines indications. Open issues and unmet needs are highlighted.Entities:
Keywords: devices; ejection fraction; heart failure; hospitalization; prognosis; treatment
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27838123 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.10.060
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Cardiol ISSN: 0167-5273 Impact factor: 4.164