Article
Impact of change in iron status over time on clinical outcomes in heart failure according to ejection fraction phenotype.
ESC heart failure - 1 Dec 2021
Fitzsimons Sarah, Yeo Tee Joo, Ling Lieng H, Sim David, Leong Kui Toh Gerard, Yeo Poh Shuan Daniel, Ong Hean Yee, Jaufeerally Fazlur, Ng Tze P, Poppe Katrina, Lund Mayanna, Devlin Gerry, Troughton Richard, Lam Carolyn S P, Richards A Mark, Doughty Robert N
Abstract excerpt
AIMS: The importance of iron deficiency (ID) in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is unknown. In HF with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), ID is reported as an independent predictor of mortality in HF although not all published studies agree. Different definitions of ID have been assessed, and the natural history of untreated ID not established, which may explain the conflicting results....
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