Chronic heart failure: Role of the GP in management

The commonest cause of chronic heat failure in China is ischemic heart disease, followed by hypertension and valvular heart disease. Echocardiography is essential in establishing a diagnosis as well as helping to identify a cause and to monitor progress. Management includes nonpharmacological as wel...

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Main Authors: Leon Piterman, Hui Yang, Zhaoxia Yin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2018-02-01
Series:Family Medicine and Community Health
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Online Access:http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/cscript/fmch/2018/00000006/00000001/art00002