Brief Walking Test and Cognitive Function among Congestive Heart Failure Patients: Effect Modification by Duration of Congestive Heart Failure

Authors

  • Paul D. Loprinzi Director of Research Engagement – Jackson Heart Study Vanguard Center of Oxford Center for Health Behavior Research Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management The University of Mississippi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17987/icfj.v6i0.193

Keywords:

Congestive Heart Failure, Epidemiology, Walking Test

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2016-05-04

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