IRON DEFICIENCY’S IMPACT ON NEW-ONSET CHRONIC HEART FAILURE OUTCOME Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video :-) Introduction Iron deficiency (ID) is a common condition affecting more than half of patients with chronic heart failure (HF). It is linked to reduced
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