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Problems solved and lives saved? Chronic heart failure.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8179979     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Chronic heart failure (CHF) is common, disabling and deadly. Recent studies show that ACE inhibitors reduce morbidity and mortality in all grades of CHF and may even delay or prevent the onset of overt CHF in patients with asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction. In this review, guidelines are given for how to use these drugs both in hospital and in general practice. New evidence on the benefits of digoxin is also considered, and the management of concomitant problems such as angina and arrhythmias in patients with CHF is discussed.
Authors:
J McMurray; M Francis
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The British journal of clinical practice     Volume:  48     ISSN:  0007-0947     ISO Abbreviation:  Br J Clin Pract     Publication Date:    1994 Jan-Feb
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1994-06-14     Completed Date:  1994-06-14     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0372546     Medline TA:  Br J Clin Pract     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  29-36     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiology, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use
Cardiac Output, Low / complications,  diet therapy,  drug therapy*
Digoxin / therapeutic use
Diuretics / therapeutic use
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; 0/Diuretics; 20830-75-5/Digoxin

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