Pharmacological Treatment of Heart Failure.
- Author:
Byung Su YOO
1
Author Information
1. Division of Cardiology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea. yubs@yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article ; Clinical Trial
- Keywords:
Drug;
Heart failure
- MeSH:
Heart;
Heart Failure;
Hospitalization;
Humans
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2011;81(6):716-719
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Optimal treatment of heart failure is important to reduce hospitalization and mortality. In according to recommendation for treatment from major guideline, most patients with HF should be routinely managed with a combination of 3 types of drugs: a diuretic, an ACEI or an ARB, and a beta blocker. The value of these drugs has been established by the results of numerous large-scale clinical trials, and the evidence supporting a central role for their use is compelling. This review is focused on the drug treatment based on the evidence and practical implication.
