Bisoprolol in chronic heart failure.
The evidence for the use of beta-blockers in heart failure is substantial. Latest recommendations and guidelines suggest that most heart failure patients should be on a drug regimen of an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, diuretic and a beta-blocker. However, despite the evidence from trials, the majority of patient are not yet treated appropriately, with only 5% receiving a beta-blocker.
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D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017298:Bisoprolol / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D013564:Sympathetic Nervous System / Q000187:drug effects
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D017298:Bisoprolol