Impaired left atrial reservoir function in metabolic syndrome predicts symptoms in HFpEF patients

Impaired left atrial reservoir function in metabolic syndrome predicts symptoms in HFpEF patients

Background and Aim: The hospital readmission rate has been thought to reflect the quality of patient care. Understanding the risk factors for these can guide strategies to reduce them. Methods This study included 194 consecutive patients (age 62 ± 9 years) with stable HFpEF. LV dimensions, ejection...

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Main Authors: Gëzim Berisha, Gani Bajraktari, Pranvera Ibrahimi, Ibadete Bytyçi, Nehat Rexhepaj, Shpend Elezi, Michael Y. Henein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Barcaray International 2015-01-01
Series:International Cardiovascular Forum Journal
Subjects:
Metabolic syndrome
left atrial function
heart failure
Online Access:http://icfjournal.org/index.php/icfj/article/view/171/pdf-2

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