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No one has “just CHF” any longer. The increasing sophistication of diagnostic tools has turned a simple diagnosis into a technologic feast. Both systolic and diastolic left ventricular function in patients with CHF can now be accurately defined by using M-mode, two-dimensional, and Doppler echocardiography and radionuclide angiography. Even if your practice does not include these testing capabilities, knowing how to interpret the results and knowing the diagnostic clues on physical examination enhance your ability to care for any type of patient with CHF.
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Allen J. Taylor
Allen J. Taylor, MD James D. Bergin, MD Dr Taylor is clinical instructor and Dr Bergin is assistant professor of medicine and director of the heart failure/heart transplant programs, cardiovascular division, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville.
James D. Bergin
Allen J. Taylor, MD James D. Bergin, MD Dr Taylor is clinical instructor and Dr Bergin is assistant professor of medicine and director of the heart failure/heart transplant programs, cardiovascular division, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville.