Journal of cardiac failure
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Both low free triiodothyronine (fT3) and high brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) have been separately described as prognostic predictors for mortality in heart failure (HF). We investigated whether their prognostic value is independent. ⋯ fT3 and BNP hold an independent and additive prognostic value in HF.
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
A comparative study of pain in heart failure and non-heart failure veterans.
Progress has been made in addressing pain in specific diseases such as cancer, but less attention has focused on understanding pain in nonmalignant states, including heart failure (HF). ⋯ Although HF has not been identified as a painful condition, this study suggests the burden of pain is significant for both HF and non-HF ambulatory care patients.