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[Role of beta-blockers in the pharmacologic treatment of congestive heart failure].

Authors :
Longo A
Source :
Revista portuguesa de cardiologia : orgao oficial da Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia = Portuguese journal of cardiology : an official journal of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology [Rev Port Cardiol] 1989 Jul-Aug; Vol. 8 (7-8), pp. 563-8.
Publication Year :
1989

Abstract

Beta-blockers are generally considered contra-indicated in heart failure. Some authors have claimed that in dilated cardiomyopathy and in pos myocardial infarction patients with heart failure beta-blockers can improve symptoms and survival. These trials and their conclusions are revised and the rationals of pathologic physiology of heart failure for this treatment are discussed.

Details

Language :
Portuguese
ISSN :
0870-2551
Volume :
8
Issue :
7-8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revista portuguesa de cardiologia : orgao oficial da Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia = Portuguese journal of cardiology : an official journal of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2576636