Beta blockade improves survival in patients with congestive heart failure

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Stephen S. Gottlieb
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[1] University of Maryland Medical Center,Department of Cardiology/33B01
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10.1007/s11936-999-0013-9
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The efficacy of beta blockade on improvement of survival and symptoms in congestive heart failure is now proven. It improves the functioning of the heart and has shown usefulness in a wide range of patients. When used properly—with careful initiation at a low dose, slow and watched titration, and the ultimate prescription of doses known to be effective—metoprolol, bisoprolol, and carvedilol should lead to a marked improvement in quality and length of life.
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