| Current concepts in diastolic heart failure. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18443028 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Heart failure is a highly prevalent condition, particularly among elderly adults and women. In diastolic heart failure-or heart failure with normal ejection fraction-left ventricular systolic function is preserved. Although diastolic heart failure is clinically and radiographically indistinguishable from systolic heart failure, echocardiography can reveal a preserved ejection fraction with abnormal diastolic function. The present article reviews current medical concepts related to diastolic heart failure for medical practitioners, particularly primary care physicians, who play a vital role in the care of patients with heart failure. Treatment options, focusing on calcium channel blockers and angiotensin receptor blockers, are discussed. With early diagnosis and proper management, the prognosis of diastolic heart failure can be more favorable than that of systolic heart failure. |
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Authors:
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Sunil Dhar; Deepak Koul; Gilbert E D'Alonzo |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Volume: 108 ISSN: 1945-1997 ISO Abbreviation: J Am Osteopath Assoc Publication Date: 2008 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-04-29 Completed Date: 2008-06-16 Revised Date: 2009-05-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503065 Medline TA: J Am Osteopath Assoc Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 203-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Temple University Hospital-Episcopal Campus, 100 E Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125-1012, USA. darsk@tuhs.temple.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers
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therapeutic use Calcium Channel Blockers / therapeutic use Echocardiography Heart Catheterization Heart Failure, Diastolic / diagnosis*, epidemiology, physiopathology, therapy* Humans |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; 0/Calcium Channel Blockers |
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Comment In:
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J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2008 Aug;108(8):365-6
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18723452
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