Left ventricular systolic dysfunction in a cardiac transplant recipient treated with carvedilol

Gardner, R.S., McGowan, J. and McDonagh, T.A. (2002) Left ventricular systolic dysfunction in a cardiac transplant recipient treated with carvedilol. European Journal of Heart Failure, 4(3), pp. 377-379.

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Abstract

A 49-year-old cardiac transplant recipient with idiopathic left ventricular systolic dysfunction was treated with carvedilol. After 8 months, his ejection fraction, measured by radionuclide ventriculography, had increased from 14 to 30% with an associated improvement in symptoms.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:McDonagh, Dr Theresa and Gardner, Dr Roy
Authors: Gardner, R.S., McGowan, J., and McDonagh, T.A.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences
Journal Name:European Journal of Heart Failure

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