| Early use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers: evidence from clinical trials. | |
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PMID: 19032914 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Following acute myocardial infarction, patients are at increased risk of developing heart failure, which is more prevalent in those with reduced ventricular systolic function. Activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, which occurs early after myocardial injury, plays a central role in the pathogenesis of subsequent cardiac structural and functional abnormalities. The early use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers has been tested in several large randomized clinical trials. The results of these trials show that this treatment strategy reduces the incidence of heart failure and mortality in the postmyocardial infarction patient. The magnitude of benefit is larger in patients with high-risk features, particularly those with large infarct size and the presence of heart failure or left ventricular systolic dysfunction at the time of myocardial injury. Careful use of these agents is essential in avoiding clinically significant hypotension in the critical period. |
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Authors:
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George V Moukarbel; Scott D Solomon |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Current heart failure reports Volume: 5 ISSN: 1546-9549 ISO Abbreviation: Curr Heart Fail Rep Publication Date: 2008 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-11-26 Completed Date: 2009-04-16 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101196487 Medline TA: Curr Heart Fail Rep Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 197-203 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers
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therapeutic use* Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use* Heart Failure / drug therapy*, etiology* Humans Myocardial Infarction / complications*, drug therapy* Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic Renin-Angiotensin System / drug effects*, physiology |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; 0/Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors |
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