Pathophysiologic Strategies in the Management of Congestive Heart Failure

The management of patients with congestive heart failure is based upon an understanding of the pathogenetic mechanisms. Therapy aimed at optimizing preload, decreasing afterload, and improving contractility can improve symptoms, and in some instances, improve survival.

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Published in:Annual review of medicine 1990-01, Vol.41 (1), p.65-74
Main Authors: Brozena, Susan, Jessup, Mariell
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
afterload
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiovascular system
contractility
Heart Failure - drug therapy
Heart Failure - physiopathology
heart failure treatment
Hemodynamics - drug effects
Hemodynamics - physiology
Humans
Medical sciences
Myocardial Contraction - drug effects
Myocardial Contraction - physiology
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
preload
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Summary:The management of patients with congestive heart failure is based upon an understanding of the pathogenetic mechanisms. Therapy aimed at optimizing preload, decreasing afterload, and improving contractility can improve symptoms, and in some instances, improve survival.
ISSN:0066-4219
1545-326X
DOI:10.1146/annurev.me.41.020190.000433