Digitalis and non-ACE inhibitor vasodilators in heart failure.
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.
Chatterjee
K
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University of California-San Francisco.
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*
D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D004071:Digitalis Glycosides; D014665:Vasodilator Agents