Inotropic Agents
Inotropic Agents Ozlem Soran Arthur M. Feldman Oral and Intravenous Inotropic Agents As noted elsewhere in this text, the primary hemodynamic abnormality in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) secondary…
Vasodilators
Vasodilators Uri Elkayam Fahed Bitar Sarkis Kiramijyian Parta Hatamizadeh Philip F. Binkley Carl V. Leier The introduction of vasodilator therapy as a major intervention for heart failure occurred when Gould…
Beta-Blocker Therapy for Heart Failure
Beta-Blocker Therapy for Heart Failure Henry Krum Beta-adrenergic blocking agents (beta-blockers) are now well-established as mandatory therapy in patients with systolic chronic heart failure, unless not tolerated or contraindicated. Use…
Inhibition of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System in Chronic Heart Failure: Rationale, Results, and Current Recommendations
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
