title: Meta-analysis of the use of low-dose beta-adrenergic blocking therapy in idiopathic or ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy.
abstract: We concluded that low-dose beta-adrenergic blocking agents are beneficial in the treatment of patients with ischemic or idiopathic cardiomyopathy. Low-dose beta blockers appear to improve NYHA functional class and LVEF.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharamcy Practice, Chicago College of Pharmacy, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Zarembski
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Nolan
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Slack
authors.forename: C Y
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Lui
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D013318:Stroke Volume; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016277:Ventricular Function, Left
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists