Energetics and the failing heart.
The likelihood of an imbalance between energy production and energy utilization in the failing heart has important implications for patient management. Vasodilators and negative inotropic agents might prolong survival by improving the balance. One vasodilator class--angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors--has had a remarkable effect on prognosis.
Katz
A M
AM
Cardiology Division, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington.
D000255:Adenosine Triphosphate / Q000502:physiology; D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009200:Myocardial Contraction / Q000502:physiology; D009206:Myocardium / Q000378:metabolism*
D000255:Adenosine Triphosphate; D002118:Calcium