Recent advances in the management of chronic heart failure

Aust Fam Physician. 2003 Jan-Feb;32(1-2):39-43.

Abstract

Background: The management of chronic heart failure (CHF) has undergone a revolution in the past decade, highlighted by dramatic turnarounds in opinion, renewed focus on 'traditional' therapies and the emergence of novel diagnostic and treatment options.

Objective: Based on review of the current evidence, this article aims to provide an update of the issues pertaining to the diagnosis and treatment of CHF.

Discussion: Underlying this revolution on the management of CHF have been novel insights into the pathophysiology of CHF. Promising findings from recent clinical trials will also be examined in this article.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Chronic Disease
  • Heart Failure / diagnosis
  • Heart Failure / drug therapy
  • Heart Failure / epidemiology
  • Heart Failure / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Ventricular Dysfunction / drug therapy
  • Ventricular Dysfunction / epidemiology

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors