Inhibition of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System in Chronic Heart Failure: Rationale, Results, and Current Recommendations John R. Teerlink Kiran K. Khush Barry M. Massie Our understanding of the pathophysiology of chronic…
Digitalis Glycosides Paul J. Hauptman Ralph A. Kelly Historical Perspectives Cardiac glycosides have played a prominent role in the therapy of congestive heart failure since William Withering codified their use…
Traditional Diuretiocs and Other Diuresing Agents Stephen S. Gottlieb Diuretic meications are deemed essential for the treatment of most patients with heart failure, particularly when congestion is present. The underlying…
Heat Failure in Cardiac Tamponade, Constrictive Pericarditis, and Restrictive Cardiomyopathy Ralph Shabetai Constrictive pericarditis and cardiac tamponade both manifest as specific forms of heart failure with preserved systolic function. While…
Clinical Pharmacokinetics in Congestive Heart Failure Paul Nolan Alan S. Nies Paul E. Fenster Pharmacokinetics is the study of drug movement in the body from the time of dosing to…
Congestive Hert Failure Secondary to Congenital Heart Disease Yuk M. Law David J. Sahn The management of patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) secondary to congenital heart disease must be…
Right Heart Failure Marvin A. Konstam Sunny Srivastava James E. Udelson Right heart failure may result from dysfunctional right ventricular (RV) myocardium, excessive load imposed on the right ventricle during…
Congestive Heart Failure as a Consequence of Valvular Heart Disease William J. McKenna Denis Pellerin Niall G. Mahon Barry H. Greenberg The management of patients with congestive heart failure (CHF)…
The Cardiomyopathic and Inflammatory Diseases Jeffrey David Hosenpud Bart L. Cox The concept of primary myocardial disease was first suggested in the late nineteenth century by Krehl, who described several…
Heart Failure Sedondary to Coronary Artery Disease Roger M. Millis Jr. Mourz Al-Mallah This chapter reviews current important basic and clinical aspects of heart failure that occur as a consequence…
