Objectives : The aim of this study was to determine whether multidisciplinary strategies
improve outcomes for heart failure (HF) patients. Background : Because the prognosis of HF …

Background: Although supervised exercise programs reduce mortality in survivors of
myocardial infarction, the effects of other types of cardiac secondary prevention programs are …

BACKGROUND: In patients with chronic heart failure (CHF), previous studies have reported
reduced mortality rates in patients with increased body mass index (BMI). The potentially …

Background— Although previous work has suggested that anemia is associated with an
increased mortality in selected patients with congestive heart failure (CHF), little is known about …

Background— The prevalence, prognostic import, and impact of renal insufficiency on the
benefits of ACE inhibitors and β-blockers in community-dwelling patients with heart failure are …

Objective To determine whether remote monitoring (structured telephone support or
telemonitoring) without regular clinic or home visits improves outcomes for patients with chronic …

ContextLeft ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction causes substantial morbidity and mortality,
even with optimal pharmacotherapy. Atrial-synchronized biventricular pacemakers (cardiac …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a growing public health problem associated with significant morbidity
and mortality. Numerous randomized controlled trials of warfarin have conclusively …

PURPOSE: Disease management programs are often advocated for the care of patients
with chronic disease. This systematic review was conducted to determine whether these …

Background Specialised disease management programmes for chronic heart failure (CHF)
improve survival, quality of life and reduce healthcare utilisation. The overall efficacy of …