P2443Diagnostic performance of 2d-echocardiography versus cardiac catheterization in assessing left ventricular end-diastolic pressure: a meta-analysis
Abstract:Introduction
Heart failure (HF) is a major public health problem that affects 23 million people worldwide. The global incidence and prevalence rates of HF are approaching epidemiologic proportions, as evidenced by the relentless increase in the number of HF hospitalizations, the growing number of HF deaths, and the spiraling costs associated with the care of HF patients. Its diagnosis may be challenging because symptoms are nonspecific. Determination of left ventricular filling pressure (LVFP… Show more
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