Beta-blockers for congestive heart failure.
The prognosis of patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) can be significantly improved with drug therapy targeted at the renin-angiotensin and adrenergic nervous system. beta-adrenergic blocking drugs, once contraindicated in CHF, have now been shown to improve survival in CHF.
Sorrentino
Matthew J
MJ
University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Section of Cardiology, 5841 S. Maryland Ave., MC 6080, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000145:classification / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists