Few geriatric heart failure patients investigated according to clinical guidelines: a retrospective review of patient records
Abstract Background Research on heart failure (HF) has often focused on younger patients. The aim of this study was to analyze extent of investigation and treatment among older patients prior to referral to inpatient geriatric care for worsening of HF. Methods Data on etiology, ejection fraction (EF...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-03-01
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Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-03773-w |