Journal article
Insights into the contemporary epidemiology and outpatient management of congestive heart failure
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the epidemiology, prognosis, and patterns of practice in patients with chronic congestive heart failure (CHF) treated and followed at a specialized clinic.
METHODS: Prospective cohort study of consecutive patients referred to and followed up in a specialized heart failure clinic between September 1989 and March 1996.
Authors
McAlister FA; Teo KK; Taher M; Montague TJ; Humen D; Cheung L; Kiaii M; Yim R; Armstrong PW
Journal
American Heart Journal, Vol. 138, No. 1, pp. 87–94
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
July 1999
DOI
10.1016/s0002-8703(99)70251-6
ISSN
0002-8703
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AgedAmbulatory CareAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAnti-Arrhythmia AgentsCardiotonic AgentsConfounding Factors, EpidemiologicDiureticsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHeart FailureHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedOdds RatioProspective StudiesRiskRisk FactorsSurvival AnalysisTreatment OutcomeUnited States