| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2972940 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In advanced CHF, women patients seem to have a better prognosis irrespective of baseline characteristics, supporting the hypothesis that female gender is protective against myocardial injury. However, women with severe symptoms accompanied by either hypotension, severe left ventricular enlargement or MR are at high risk and deserve cautious follow-up and consideration for HT.
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Authors
Francesco MD, PhD, Andrea MD, Antonio MD, Letizia MD, Silvia MD, Luciano MD, PhD, Francesca MD, Fabio MD, Gaia MD, PhD, Francesca MD, Carlo MD, Maria G. MD, Angelo MD,