Abstract
We evaluated the frequency and importance of anemia in 137 patients with heart failure and a normal ejection fraction (diastolic heart failure). We found that anemia is common in these patients and is associated with greater elevations in serum B-type natriuretic peptide, more severe diastolic dysfunction, and a worse prognosis.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Anemia / complications*
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Anemia / physiopathology
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Diastole
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Heart Failure / complications*
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Heart Failure / mortality
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Heart Failure / physiopathology
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Humans
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Male
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Natriuretic Peptide, Brain / blood
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Prognosis
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Stroke Volume
Substances
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Natriuretic Peptide, Brain