The impact of diastolic dysfunction as a predictor of cardiovascular events: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Introduction: Diastolic dysfunction is highly prevalent and a key pathophysiological contributor to several cardiovascular diseases, especially heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. In addition, some evidence suggests diastolic dysfunction is a risk factor for major adverse cardiovascular...

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Main Authors: Ricardo Ladeiras-Lopes, Margarida Araújo, Francisco Sampaio, Adelino Leite-Moreira, Ricardo Fontes-Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-11-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English Edition)
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2174204920300465