Characterization of diastolic dysfunction heart failure following an acute hospitalization for heart failure in an urban, underserved population
Conclusion:
In our population, DHF is more prevalent in younger patients of any ethnicity, especially Hispanic/Latino and black ethnicities, compared with nationwide estimates. Our patients with DHF had higher ejection fractions and were prescribed higher rates of traditional heart failure medications.
Source: Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease - Category: Cardiology Authors: Wobeter, B. R., Anderson, S. L., Marrs, J. C. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
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