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Beta-blocker therapy in unstable severe heart failure, evidence or experience?

Auteurs: C. L. Meuwese, J. H. Kirkels, N. de Jonge, H. M. Nathoe, P. A. Doevendans, C. Klöpping

Gepubliceerd in: Netherlands Heart Journal | Uitgave 1/2013

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Abstract

Currently, no evidence exists on the effects of beta-receptor blocker (BRB) treatment in patients with unstable severe heart failure. When confronted with this specific patient category, clinical experience in our centre has consistently guided us to lower the dose or stop BRB therapy. To share this experience, we present three clinical case scenarios and discuss background literature motivating our approach in these patients.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Beta-blocker therapy in unstable severe heart failure, evidence or experience?
Auteurs
C. L. Meuwese
J. H. Kirkels
N. de Jonge
H. M. Nathoe
P. A. Doevendans
C. Klöpping
Publicatiedatum
01-01-2013
Uitgeverij
Bohn Stafleu van Loghum
Gepubliceerd in
Netherlands Heart Journal / Uitgave 1/2013
Print ISSN: 1568-5888
Elektronisch ISSN: 1876-6250
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12471-012-0366-7

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