Effect of Carvedilol on Survival in Severe Chronic Heart Failure

Packer, Milton; J.S. Coats, Andrew; B. Fowler, Michael; A. Katus, Hugo; Krum, Henry; Mohaçsi, Paul; L. Rouleau, Jean; Tendera, Michał; Castaigne, A; B. Roecker, Ellen; Schultz, M.; Staiger, C; Curtin, E.; L. DeMets, David

doi:10.1056/nejm200105313442201

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Effect of Carvedilol on Survival in Severe Chronic Heart Failure

Published in New England Journal of Medicine • May 31, 2001

Authors:

Milton Packer

Andrew J.S. Coats

Michael B. Fowler

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Beta-blocking agents reduce the risk of hospitalization and death in patients with mild-to-moderate heart failure, but little is known about their effects in severe heart failure. METHODS: We evaluated 2289 patients who had symptoms of heart failure at rest or on minimal exertion, who we...

Subject

Carvedilol

Heart failure

Medicine

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