Quality of life questionnaire predicts poor exercise capacity only in HFpEF and not in HFrEF

Quality of life questionnaire predicts poor exercise capacity only in HFpEF and not in HFrEF

Abstract Background The Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ) is the most widely used measure of quality of life (QoL) in HF patients. This prospective study aimed to assess the relationship between QoL and exercise capacity in HF patients. Methods The study subjects were 118 con...

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Main Authors: Artan Ahmeti, Michael Y. Henein, Pranvera Ibrahimi, Shpend Elezi, Edmond Haliti, Afrim Poniku, Arlind Batalli, Gani Bajraktari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Heart failure
The Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire
Exercise capacity
6 min walk test
Echocardiography
Quality of life
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-017-0705-0

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