Abstract
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the U.S. Chronic heart failure (CHF) is the only major cardiovascular syndrome that is increasing in the U.S. It is considered the cardiovascular epidemic of the new millennium. As a result, CHF has been designated a national research priority.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Nutrition and Heart Disease |
Subtitle of host publication | Causation and Prevention |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 321-332 |
Number of pages | 12 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780203507629 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780849316746 |
State | Published - Jan 1 2003 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine