September 3, 1992New England Journal of Medicine
The Prevention of Heart Failure — A New Agenda
Key result
This editorial discusses the shift toward preventive strategies for heart failure and introduces three different approaches described in the current issue of the Journal.
Population
Patients with or at risk of chronic congestive heart failure
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This editorial highlights a paradigm shift towards preventive strategies for heart failure, introducing three different approaches discussed in the journal issue.
Key Points
- This research aims to identify effective preventive strategies against chronic congestive heart failure.
- Evaluated three different approaches to prevent heart failure.
- Analyzed physiologic data supporting disease progression.
- Highlighted the limitations of current treatment regimens.
- More than 40% of patients died within four years in existing trials despite treatment.
- Clinical trials showed improved survival with enalapril and hydralazine plus isosorbide dinitrate.
- Indicates a need for shifting focus towards preventive strategies.
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Patients with or at risk of chronic congestive heart failure
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Preventive strategies for heart failure
This editorial highlights a paradigm shift towards preventive strategies for heart failure, introducing three different approaches discussed in the journal issue.
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Jay N. Cohn (1992) conducted an editorial in Heart failure. Preventive strategies for heart failure was evaluated. This editorial discusses the shift toward preventive strategies for heart failure and introduces three different approaches described in the current issue of the Journal.