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.
University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Section of Cardiology, 5841 S. Maryland Ave., MC 6080, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
Matthew J
MJ
Sorrentino
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