Systolic and diastolic heart failure in the community
F Bursi, SA Weston, MM Redfield, SJ Jacobsen… - Jama, 2006 - jamanetwork.com
ContextThe heart failure (HF) syndrome is heterogeneous. While it can be defined by
ejection fraction (EF) and diastolic function, data on the characteristics of HF in the
community are scarce, as most studies are retrospective, hospital-based, and rely on
clinically indicated tests. Further, diastolic function is seldom systematically assessed based
on standardized techniques. ObjectiveTo prospectively measure EF, diastolic function, and
brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in community residents with HF. Main Outcome …
ejection fraction (EF) and diastolic function, data on the characteristics of HF in the
community are scarce, as most studies are retrospective, hospital-based, and rely on
clinically indicated tests. Further, diastolic function is seldom systematically assessed based
on standardized techniques. ObjectiveTo prospectively measure EF, diastolic function, and
brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in community residents with HF. Main Outcome …
