Death of a family member may increase heart failure mortality risk: Grieving the loss of a close family member can increase stress levels, contributing to poor HF prognosis - Science Daily

Heart failure patients experiencing grief or in mourning following the loss of a close family member are at an increased risk of death, particularly during the first week following the family member's death, according to a new study.

Heart failure patients experiencing grief or in mourning following the loss of a close family member are at an increased risk of death, particularly during the first week following the family member'… [+3674 chars]

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