Journal article
Clinical, Demographic and Functional Characteristics Associated with Pharmacotherapy for Heart Failure in Older Home Care Clients
Abstract
Background: Use of combination pharmacotherapy, including angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonists (angiotensin receptor blockers) and β-adrenoceptor antagonists (β-blockers) in the management of heart failure (HF) can reduce mortality, prevent functional decline and reduce health service use. However, these first-line therapies are underused in older populations. This article describes the use …
Authors
Foebel AD; Heckman GA; Hirdes JP; Tyas SL; Tjam EY; McKelvie RS; Maxwell CJ
Journal
Drugs & Aging, Vol. 28, No. 7, pp. 561–573
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
July 2011
DOI
10.2165/11592420-000000000-00000
ISSN
1170-229X