Shah, P., Pellicori, P. , Cuthbert, J. and Clark, A. L. (2017) Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment for decompensated heart failure: what is new? Current Heart Failure Reports, 14(3), pp. 147-157. (doi: 10.1007/s11897-017-0328-x) (PMID:28421408) (PMCID:PMC5423987)
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Abstract
Purpose of the Review: Acute heart failure (AHF) is a life-threatening clinical condition that requires prompt medical attention. The aim of the current review is to summarise the results of recent clinical trials conducted in patients with AHF. Recent Findings: Several novel compounds have apparently beneficial acute effects on cardiovascular haemodynamics and patients’ symptoms, but their administration has not yet translated into improved survival and has been deleterious in some cases. Summary: The management of patients with AHF is challenging and reflects the heterogeneity of patient’s presentation, the complexity and severity of a multi-organ syndrome, and the limited therapeutic options, usually restricted to a combination of diuretics and vasodilators. Ongoing trials of novel treatments may provide evidence of an effect on outcomes.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Pellicori, Dr Pierpaolo |
Authors: | Shah, P., Pellicori, P., Cuthbert, J., and Clark, A. L. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Robertson Centre |
Journal Name: | Current Heart Failure Reports |
Publisher: | Springer |
ISSN: | 1546-9530 |
ISSN (Online): | 1546-9549 |
Published Online: | 18 April 2017 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2017 The Authors |
First Published: | First published in Current Heart Failure Reports 14(3):147-157 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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