Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2850356 | American Heart Journal | 2015 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
Hospitalization for pneumonia is associated with increased risk of new-onset HF in the intermediate and long term. Studies should characterize the mechanisms of this association in order to prevent HF in elderly pneumonia survivors.
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Authors
Vicente F. MD, MSc, Monica PhD, Sachin MD, MS, Richard PhD, Girish MD, PhD, Anne B. MD, MPH, Mitchell S.V. MD, MS, Mary F. MD, Julio A. MD, PhD,