Revista clínica española
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Revista clínica española · Nov 2010
[Prognostic importance of pulmonary hypertension in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction].
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a frequent complication in heart failure (HF). However, its impact factor in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFPEF) is not well-known. This study has aimed to identify the prognostic value of PH in hospitalized patients with HFPEF. ⋯ Pulmonary hypertension (PASP >35mm Hg) measured by non-invasive methods is a strong and independent predictor of an unfavorable outcome in patients hospitalized due to heart failure and normal or only mildly reduced ejection fraction.
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Revista clínica española · Sep 2010
[Grade of knowledge about the advance directive document by the chronic patient who comes to the emergency department].
To evaluate the patient's and their caregiver's knowledge of the advance directive document (ADD) in patients with chronic diseases who come to the emergency department due to decompensation and their caregivers. To discover the patient's willingness and associated factors to draw up an ADD. ⋯ There is poor patient and carer knowledge regarding the ADD among patients with chronic diseases. Nonetheless, almost half of patients would be willing to draw up an ADD. EDs can contribute to improve the information about it.