ACE inhibitors and beta blockers in chronic congestive cardiac failure: therapeutic basis.
J Indian Med Assoc
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2003 May; 101(5): 311-2, 315
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Congestive cardiac failure (CCF) is a common problem through out the globe and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. The rapid progression of the disease due to neurohormonal activation can be blunted by use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) and beta blockers (BB) with a major impact on morbidity and mortality. Besides CCF, they are also useful in asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction (LVD) and in prevention of heart failure in high risk patients without LVD. Both ACEI and BB are highly underutilised therapy in CCF and there is an urgent necessity to spread message among the medical fraternity for their enhanced use.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Humans
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
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Chronic Disease
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Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
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Heart
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Heart Failure
Language:
English
Journal:
J Indian Med Assoc
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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