International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 139, Issue 1 , Pages 60-67 , 18 February 2010

Quality of life predicts outcome in a heart failure disease management program

Received 28 January 2008 ,Revised 26 June 2008 ,Accepted 2 September 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.09.003

International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 139, Issue 1 , Pages 60-67 , 18 February 2010

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