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Among 88 patients with deteriorating chronic heart failure, 71% delayed seeking care due to a 'wait and see' strategy, and only 4 patients recognized their symptoms as related to heart failure.
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Many heart failure patients delay seeking emergency care due to poor symptom recognition and a 'wait and see' strategy, highlighting the need for improved patient education.
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Patel et al. (2007) conducted a cross-sectional in Chronic heart failure (n=88). Among 88 patients with deteriorating chronic heart failure, 71% delayed seeking care due to a 'wait and see' strategy, and only 4 patients recognized their symptoms as related to heart failure.
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