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July 19, 2006New England Journal of Medicine4,226 citations

Trends in Prevalence and Outcome of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

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TOTheophilus OwanDHDavid O. HodgeRHRegina M. Herges

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Population
Patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
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Outcome
Prevalence and rate of deathhard clinical

Highlights the growing public health burden of HFpEF, as its prevalence is increasing while mortality rates remain unchanged.

Abstract

The prevalence of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction increased over a 15-year period, while the rate of death from this disorder remained unchanged. These trends underscore the importance of this growing public health problem.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69dd4c540a7b4bc8c41013b5https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmoa052256
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