Epidemiological burden of heart failure
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Heart failure burden and therapy.
Heart failure (HF) is a syndrome with a broad spectrum of heterogeneous symptoms and signs resulting in a wide range of clinical expressions. The prevalence of HF is estimated to be 1-2% in developed countries, increasing with age. Heart failure is the leading cause of hospitalization for patients older than 65 years, raising concerns about the economic burden of this syndrome. This article pro...
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عنوان ژورنال: Heart
سال: 1998
ISSN: 1355-6037
DOI: 10.1136/hrt.79.2008.6s