title: Digitalis and non-ACE inhibitor vasodilators in heart failure.
abstract: Digitalis therapy is usually ineffective in heart failure complicating myocardial infarction but may be of benefit in some selected patients with chronic heart failure. However, digitalis therapy in the long-term should be considered in conjunction with vasodilators or ACE inhibitors. This article reviews the practical and clinical aspects of vasodilator and digitalis therapy.
authors.affiliation: University of California-San Francisco.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Chatterjee
mesh_terms: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004071:Digitalis Glycosides / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D004071:Digitalis Glycosides; D014665:Vasodilator Agents