Journal article
Acute Precipitants of Congestive Heart Failure Exacerbations
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Few studies have prospectively and systematically explored the factors that acutely precipitate exacerbation of congestive heart failure (CHF) in patients with left ventricular dysfunction. Knowledge of such factors is important in designing measures to prevent deterioration of clinical status. The objective of this study was to prospectively describe the precipitants associated with exacerbation of CHF status in patients enrolled …
Authors
Tsuyuki RT; McKelvie RS; Arnold JM; Avezum A; Barretto AC; Carvalho AC; Isaac DL; Kitching AD; Piegas LS; Teo KK
Journal
JAMA Internal Medicine, Vol. 161, No. 19, pp. 2337–2342
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
October 22, 2001
DOI
10.1001/archinte.161.19.2337
ISSN
2168-6106
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Adrenergic beta-AntagonistsAgedAntihypertensive AgentsBenzimidazolesBiphenyl CompoundsDisease ProgressionDouble-Blind MethodDrug Therapy, CombinationEnalaprilFemaleHeart FailureHospitalizationHumansMaleMetoprololMiddle AgedPatient CompliancePrecipitating FactorsProspective StudiesSeverity of Illness IndexStroke VolumeTetrazolesTreatment OutcomeVentricular Dysfunction, Left