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Review
. 2003 Nov;79(937):634-42.
doi: 10.1136/pmj.79.937.634.

Drug therapy in chronic heart failure

D B McKenzie  1 , A J Cowley
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Review

Drug therapy in chronic heart failure

D B McKenzie et al. Postgrad Med J. 2003 Nov.

Abstract

Chronic heart failure is widely recognised as a common and escalating problem that causes major disability and often shortens life. Diuretics and digoxin have formed the mainstay of treatment for many years. Clinical trials have demonstrated that angiotensin converting enzymes and beta-blockers, in selected patients, improve symptoms and reduce mortality. Angiotensin-II antagonists and spironolactone may also have a role in certain individuals. Newer pharmacological approaches to the management of this complex disease are being developed, but await full evaluation.

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