Early recognition of heart failure in patients with diabetes type 2 in primary care. A prospective diagnostic efficiency study. (UHFO-DM2)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>We hypothesize that the prevalence of unknown heart failure in diabetic patients aged 60 years and over is relatively high (15% or more) and that a cost-effective strategy can be developed to detect heart failure in these patients. T...

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Main Authors: de Wit G Ardine, van Stel Henk F, Landman Marcel J, Liem Anho H, Cramer Maarten J, Rutten Frans H, Boonman-de Winter Leandra JM, Rutten Guy EHM, van Hessen Paulien AW, Hoes Arno W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/479