Change in the LV index measured by echocardiography from baseline to follow-up
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Change in functional capacity (NYHA class)
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All cause mortality
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Cardiovascular death
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Hospitalization
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Revascularization procedures (emergency and elective)
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Change in B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) level
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Change in plasma norepinephrine level
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Change in serum aldosterone level
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Change in ejection fraction
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Change in MI index (wall motion score index)
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Change in sphericity index
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Change in mitral inflow index (mitral E/A ratio, mitral deceleration time)
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Change in tissue Doppler index (mitral Ea)
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