Phenotyping cardiopulmonary exercise testing measures in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: A comparison between Italy and Brazil

Cardiovascular disease continues to be a leading cause of premature mortality globally. Among cardiovascular conditions, heart failure (HF) with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (HFrEF), representing advanced pathophysiology, is particularly disconcerting from both the perspective of high prevalence and unfavorable long-term prognosis.1

Source: Heart and Lung - February 24, 2024 Category: Intensive Care Authors: C ássia da Luz Goulart, Piergiuseppe Agostoni, Elisabetta Salvioni, Rebeca Nunes Silva, Daniela Bassi-Dibai, Meliza Goi Roscani, Ross Arena, Jonathan Myers, Audrey Borghi-Silva Source Type: research