August 15, 1996New England Journal of Medicine
The Management of Chronic Heart Failure
Key result
Treatment to prevent or delay the progression of left ventricular dysfunction is necessary in the management of chronic heart failure, extending beyond mere symptom relief.
Population
Patients with chronic heart failure
Design
Review
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
May warrant targeting LV dysfunction progression beyond symptoms in chronic HF; leaves open optimal strategies for prospective trials.
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Population
Patients with chronic heart failure
The management of heart failure requires addressing the progression of left ventricular dysfunction, not just symptom relief.
Cite This Study
Jay N. Cohn (1996) conducted a review in Chronic Heart Failure. Heart failure management was evaluated. Treatment to prevent or delay the progression of left ventricular dysfunction is necessary in the management of chronic heart failure, extending beyond mere symptom relief.