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Diastolic dysfunction accounted for 40% of congestive heart failure cases, with 76% of these patients in NYHA classes I and II, and fewer hospitalizations compared to systolic dysfunction.
Observational (n=136)
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In a primary care setting, 40% of CHF patients have diastolic dysfunction, which is more common in older women and associated with fewer functional limitations and hospitalizations than systolic dysfunction.
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Diastolic HF common in primary care with milder course; cohort data extends prevalence estimates but leaves targeted management questions open.
Philip Diller (1999) conducted an observational in Congestive heart failure (n=136). Diastolic dysfunction vs. Systolic dysfunction was evaluated on Age- and sex-specific frequency, comorbid conditions, medications, emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths. Diastolic dysfunction accounted for 40% of congestive heart failure cases, with 76% of these patients in NYHA classes I and II, and fewer hospitalizations compared to systolic dysfunction.
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