MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC HEART FAILURE IN PRIMARY CARE: WHAT EVIDENCE DO WE HAVE FOR HEART FAILURE WITH PRESERVED SYSTOLIC FUNCTION?

Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) is a debilitating illness commonly encountered in primary care. Its prevalence in developing countries is rising as a result of an ageing population, and an escalating epidemic of hypertension, type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease. CHF can be specifically diagnosed...

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Main Authors: PITERMAN L, AMBIGGA D, TOH CT, JACKSON B, RAMLI AS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia 2010-01-01
Series:Malaysian Family Physician
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Online Access:http://www.e-mfp.org/2010v5n2/pdf/Chronic_Heart_Failure.pdf