[Utility of beta-blockers in the treatment of chronic heart failure].
Heart failure has become a major public health problem. About 2-3% of people over 65 years suffer from Heart Failure. A huge amount of money is spent every year treating problems connected with this syndrome. In this paper we analyse randomised prospective trials which support the use of beta-blockers in these patients. We also analyse the benefits of this treatment and some special considerations concerning the use of these drugs.
Raymondi
D Martín
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Departamento de Cardiología, Clínica Universitaria, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Navarra, Avda. Pío XII, 36, 31008 Pamplona. dmartinr@unav.es
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D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists