Journal article
Heart rate and heart failure
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Resting heart rate has long been thought to be a risk factor in cardiovascular disease and a prognostic factor in heart failure. β-Blockers were originally used in heart failure for their heart rate control abilities. However, they also have negative inotropic effects contributing to their overall benefit. The role of isolated heart rate modification is unclear in left ventricular systolic dysfunction. RECENT FINDINGS: Two …
Authors
Yip AMC; Zhai AB; Haddad H
Journal
Current Opinion in Cardiology, Vol. 31, , pp. 204–208
Publication Date
March 2016
DOI
10.1097/HCO.0000000000000266
ISSN
1531-7080