title: Pharmacology of modalities of treatment.
abstract: "Diagnosing congestive heart failure and establishing the etiology are necessary first steps. Perhaps more critical, however, are assessing the severity of heart failure, prognosticating, and initiating pharmacotherapy."
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus.
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Lewis
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004071:Digitalis Glycosides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004280:Dobutamine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D004071:Digitalis Glycosides; D004232:Diuretics; D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D004280:Dobutamine