Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2973218 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2006 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Low baseline Hct predicted poor 2-year prognosis in patients with CHF. Enalapril administered in high doses increased the incidence of anemia in this population. The underlying pathophysiologic mechanism and effects of maintaining a normal Hct on clinical outcomes remain to be determined.
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Authors
John V. MD, Maria I. MD, George P. MD, Elias J. MD, Zafiria J. MD, Stavros G. MD, Eleftheria P. MD, Panagiotis MD, Stylianos MD, John N. MD, PhD,