Prevalence and correlates of valvular heart diseases in the elderly population in Hubei, China

We sought to determine the prevalence and correlates of valvular heart diseases (VHD) in the elderly population. The participants’ personal information, medical history, behavioral habits and clinical status were assessed by questionnaire, while the left ventricular dimensions, function and the pres...

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Main Authors: Shu, Chang, Chen, Si, Qin, Tingting, Fu, Zhen, Sun, Tucheng, Xie, Mingxing, Zhang, Li, Dong, Nianguo, Yin, Ping
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4890003/