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Review
. 2007 Feb;23(1):83-106.
doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2006.09.002.

Diastolic heart failure in the elderly

Dalane W Kitzman  1 , Kurt R Daniel
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Diastolic heart failure in the elderly

Dalane W Kitzman et al. Clin Geriatr Med. 2007 Feb.

Abstract

Most elderly patients, particularly women, who have heart failure have a normal ejection fraction. Patients who have this syndrome have severe symptoms of exercise intolerance, frequent hospitalizations, and increased mortality. The pathophysiology and treatment are not well defined. Control of systemic hypertension may be a key to prevention and treatment. Several large trials of specific agents are currently underway.

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