Key result
Glucagon administration improved heart failure in 7 of 18 patients (38.9%), but caused frequent nausea and vomiting, demonstrating limited usefulness for most patients.
Why the study?
Does glucagon improve clinical status in patients with congestive heart failure?
Population
18 patients with congestive heart failure
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
4 to 96 hours
Authors
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Glucagon should not be used routinely for heart failure given low response and GI toxicity; leaves open whether any subgroups merit controlled study.
Does glucagon improve clinical status in patients with congestive heart failure?
Glucagon has limited usefulness in the treatment of congestive heart failure and is associated with significant gastrointestinal side effects.
Hj et al. (1970) studied congestive heart failure (n=18). Glucagon was evaluated on improvement in congestive heart failure. Glucagon administration improved heart failure in 7 of 18 patients (38.9%), but caused frequent nausea and vomiting, demonstrating limited usefulness for most patients.
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