| Current controversies in heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction. | |
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PMID: 20014990 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction is a fascinating and multifaceted condition that has provoked enormous debate and a wealth of mechanistic studies. Controversies exist with regard to its nomenclature. If its nomenclature is questioned, one can be certain the pathogenesis is ill understood. If the pathogenesis is disputed, the diagnosis becomes difficult and inconsistent. These diagnostic challenges result in inappropriate recruitment to clinical trials. Therefore, the trials may be underpowered and difficult to interpret. This paper examines contemporary theories of heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction, clarifies the controversies and attempts to resolve the divergences of opinion. |
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Authors:
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David H MacIver |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Future cardiology Volume: 6 ISSN: 1744-8298 ISO Abbreviation: Future Cardiol Publication Date: 2010 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-12-17 Completed Date: 2010-03-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101239345 Medline TA: Future Cardiol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 97-111 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Consultant cardiologist, Department of Cardiology, Taunton & Somerset Hospital, Musgrove Park, Taunton, TA1 5DA, UK. david.maciver@tst.nhs.uk |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Heart Failure, Diastolic
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classification,
diagnosis*,
etiology,
physiopathology Heart Failure, Systolic / diagnosis, physiopathology Humans Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular / complications, physiopathology Prognosis Stroke Volume* Terminology as Topic* Ventricular Function, Left* |
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