Renal and cardiac function during alpha1-beta-blockade in congestive heart failure

M Heitmann, U Davidsen, K H Stokholm, K Rasmussen, H Burchardt, E B Petersen

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Abstract

The kidney and the neurohormonal systems are essential in the pathogenesis of congestive heart failure (CHF) and the physiologic response. Routine treatment of moderate to severe CHF consists of diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition and beta-blockade. The need for control of renal function during initiation of ACE-inhibition in patients with CHF is well known. The aim of this study was to investigate whether supplementation by a combined alpha1-beta-blockade to diuretics and ACE-inhibition might improve cardiac function without reducing renal function.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftScandinavian Journal of Clinical & Laboratory Investigation
Vol/bind62
Udgave nummer2
Sider (fra-til)97-104
Antal sider8
ISSN0036-5513
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2002

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