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Diastolic dysfunction as a cause of heart failure.

Published Oct 1, 1993 · S. Litwin, W. Grossman

Journal of the American College of Cardiology

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Study Snapshot

Diastolic dysfunction in heart failure can be caused by intrinsic abnormalities, increased left ventricular wall thickness, and increased myocardial stiffness, or by factors extrinsic to the left ventricle.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Diastolic dysfunction as a cause of heart failure.

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