Clinical cardiology
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Clinical cardiology · Apr 2002
Clinical presentation, hospital length of stay, and readmission rate in patients with heart failure with preserved and decreased left ventricular systolic function.
Congestive heart failure is the leading cause of hospital admissions for adults in the United States. To our knowledge, there are limited data comparing the clinical presentation, hospital length of stay, and readmission in patients with preserved and decreased left ventricular (LV) systolic function. ⋯ The clinical presentation, hospital length of stay, and readmission rate for congestive heart failure are similar in patients with preserved and decreased LV systolic function.