Patterns of beta-blocker intensification in ambulatory heart failure patients and short-term association with hospitalization

Patterns of beta-blocker intensification in ambulatory heart failure patients and short-term association with hospitalization

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In response to the short-term negative inotropic and chronotropic effects of β-blockers, heart failure (HF) guidelines recommend initiating β-blockers at low dose with gradual uptitration as tolerated to doses used in clinical trials...

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Main Authors: Allen Larry A, Magid David J, Zeng Chan, Peterson Pamela N, Clarke Christina L, Shetterly Susan, Brand David W, Masoudi Frederick A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Heart failure
Pharmacology
Beta-blocker (β-blocker)
Safety
Outcomes
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/12/43

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