May 1, 2003European Heart Journal
Long-term survival in patients hospitalized with congestive heart failure: relation to preserved and reduced left ventricular systolic function
Population
5,491 patients admitted for new or worsening heart failure to 34 departments of cardiology or internal…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
5-8 years
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Discussion
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Implication
May refine HF mortality risk stratification; extends observational data but leaves causality and therapeutic implications open.
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Population
5,491 patients admitted for new or worsening heart failure to 34 departments of cardiology or internal medicine in Denmark from 1993-1996.
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Outcome
Death (survival) at 5-8 years follow-uphard clinical
In patients hospitalized with heart failure, lower left ventricular systolic function is a strong independent predictor of long-term mortality, particularly in younger patients and those with ischemic heart disease, though mortality remains high even with preserved systolic function.
Cite This Study
Finn Gustafsson (2003) studied this question.