2006-08-24 22:38:13 · 5 answers · asked by shival10 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
The different classes of drugs are:
ACE Inhibitors
Beta blockers (carvedilol, bisoprolol)
Diuretics (esp loops like furosemide (lasix)
Digoxin (inotropic agent)
ARB (Valsartan)
Aldosterone antagonists (like Aldactone)
Nitrates (isordil)
Alpha-antagonists (hydralazine)
And non-pharmacological things - when the disease gets really bad - like Bi-ventricular pacers, implanted defibrillators (to prevent Vtach/VFib in those with EF <35%).
THe only two things shown to improve mortality are ACE-inhibitors (i.e. famously Ramipril, in the HOPE trial), and beta blockers (not ALL beta blockers - only carvedilol (Coreg) and bisoprolol; there is less evidence with metoprolol, and not much research on propranolol at all). Other drugs, like nitrites, digoxin and diuretics will improve symptoms and decrease hospitalization, but have no effect on mortality.
2006-08-25 01:42:47 · answer #1 · answered by daisylinx1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Left ventricular dysfunction is the effect that is serious. The cause needs skilled treatment.
2006-08-25 07:29:01 · answer #2 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the following can be used
Diuretics
Ace inhibitors
Bblockers in compensated heart failure
Digitalis for alleviate symptoms
First three drugs improve survival
2006-08-25 07:58:07 · answer #3 · answered by Trailbalzer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beta blockers, anti-fibrillators, ask your doctor.
2006-08-25 05:44:03 · answer #4 · answered by gameplan_xtreme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well shiva ..you sound like a doctor...
the treatment....include..
-diuretics
-vasodilators
-digitalis..
its also called left heart failure
2006-08-25 05:46:41 · answer #5 · answered by kaka90250 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋