title: Do positive inotropic agents adversely affect the survival of patients with chronic congestive heart failure? I. Introduction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Ohio State University Medical College and Hospital, Columbus 43210.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Cody
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000401:mortality; D006801:Humans; D010726:Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014664:Vasodilation
chemical_list: D002316:Cardiotonic Agents; D010726:Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors