Heart failure 2016: still more questions than answers

Marco Metra; Valentina Carubelli; Alice Ravera; Andrew J. Stewart Coats

doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.10.060

Heart failure 2016: still more questions than answers

Marco Metra, Valentina Carubelli, Alice Ravera, Andrew J. Stewart Coats

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Abstract

Heart failure has reached epidemic proportions given the ageing of populations and is associated with high mortality and re-hospitalization rates. This article reviews and summarizes recent advances in the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of the patients with heart failure. Data are discussed based also on the most recent guidelines indications. Open issues and unmet needs are highlighted.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	766-777
Number of pages	12
Journal	International Journal of Cardiology
Volume	227
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.10.060
Publication status	Published - 15 Jan 2017

Keywords

devices
ejection fraction
heart failure
hospitalization
prognosis
treatment

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