Few geriatric heart failure patients investigated according to clinical guidelines: a retrospective review of patient records

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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Main Authors: Marianne Reimers Wessberg, Åke Seiger, Johan Fastbom, Maria Eriksdotter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Heart failure
Echocardiography
Etiology
Preserved or reduced ejection fraction
Geriatric patients
Heart failure investigation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-03773-w

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