November 12, 2008Cardiology
β-Adrenergic Receptors in Congestive Heart Failure: Present Knowledge and Future Directions
Key result
Review summarizes the differential role, regulation, and responsiveness of cardiac beta-adrenergic receptors in CHF.
Population
Experimental model systems and human heart with congestive heart failure
Design
Review
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Implication
Highlights receptor-specific beta-blockade potential in HF; leaves open optimal targeting in current regimens.
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Population
Experimental model systems and human heart with congestive heart failure
This review summarizes the role, regulation, and responsiveness of beta-1 and beta-2 adrenergic receptors in congestive heart failure.
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Maisel et al. (2008) conducted a review in Congestive Heart Failure. Beta-adrenergic receptors was evaluated. This review summarizes the differential role, regulation of number, and responsiveness of cardiac beta-adrenergic receptors in congestive heart failure.