Drug therapy in chronic heart failure.
Postgrad Med J
; 79(937): 634-42, 2003 Nov.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-14654574
ABSTRACT
Chronic heart failure is widely recognised as a common and escalating problem that causes major disability and often shortens life. Diuretics and digoxin have formed the mainstay of treatment for many years. Clinical trials have demonstrated that angiotensin converting enzymes and beta-blockers, in selected patients, improve symptoms and reduce mortality. Angiotensin-II antagonists and spironolactone may also have a role in certain individuals. Newer pharmacological approaches to the management of this complex disease are being developed, but await full evaluation.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Cardiovascular Agents
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Heart Failure
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Postgrad Med J
Year:
2003
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Reino Unido