The mechanisms underlying the increased ventilatory response to exercise in chronic stable heart failure.
Chronic heart failure is a common clinical condition with a high mortality and morbidity. Patients with the condition suffer from shortness of breath and fatigue on exercise. This article reviews the recent advances made in the understanding of the pathophysiology of chronic heart failure and explores further possible research options.
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Department of Cardiac Medicine, National Heart & Lung Institute, London, U.K.
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D002908:Chronic Disease; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D010101:Oxygen Consumption; D012119:Respiration / Q000502:physiology*