[Can ventricular dysfunction be prevented or delayed in course?].
Left ventricular dysfunction is asymptomatic or paucisymptomatic for a long time. It would be beneficial if progression to the symptomatic stages could be prevented. This is only possible when the abnormal conditions of cardiac load or perfusion which cause the myocardial disease, can be corrected. The treatment of hypertension or valvular disease is an example of this approach. Another approach is to reduce the perverse effects of the neurohormonal adaptations to cardiac failure. The treatment of chronic myocardial infarction by angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors is an example of this approach.
Bounhoure
J P
JP
Faculté de médecine Toulouse-Rangueil, Toulouse.
Galinier
M
M
D000818:Animals; D006332:Cardiomegaly / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D016277:Ventricular Function, Left
Peut-on prévenir ou ralentir l'évolution de la dysfonction ventriculaire?