Why the study?
Does prazosin improve haemodynamics and clinical status in patients with severe chronic congestive cardiac failure?
Population
11 patients with severe chronic congestive cardiac failure
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
4 weeks
Authors
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Acute hemodynamic effects of prazosin in severe CHF are hypothesis-generating; long-term clinical benefit remains unproven.
Does prazosin improve haemodynamics and clinical status in patients with severe chronic congestive cardiac failure?
Prazosin provides acute haemodynamic benefits in severe chronic congestive heart failure but does not consistently provide long-term clinical improvement.
Hockings et al. (1980) studied this question.
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