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Federal
Debate: Should statin be used in patients with heart failure?
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Statins reduce mortality of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). However, by protocol, trials have excluded patients with chronic heart failure. Since the... -
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Debate: Do all patients with heart failure require implantable defibrillators to prevent sudden death?
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Sudden death is a major cause of mortality in patients with ventricular dysfunction. The highest risk occurs among patients with less severe functional impairment.... -
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Metadata: Modification of Associations Between PM2.5 and Vital Signs by β-Blocker Prescription Status Among Individuals with Heart Failure
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency —
The data contains electronic health records and PM2.5 exposure data in tabular format. The data contains information on vital measurements (heart rate and blood... -
Federal
Debate: Statins should be used in patients with heart failure
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Treatment to prevent progression of heart failure has been targeted to reverse the consequences of heart failure and to a lesser extent the cause – the... -
Federal
Debate: Do all patients with heart failure require automatic implantable defibrillators for the prevention of sudden death?
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Recent clinical trials indicate that approximately two-thirds of patients in New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II and III, who comprise almost 90% of patients... -
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Angiotensin receptor blockers in heart failure after the ELITE II trial
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Specific blockers of the angiotensin type1 receptor, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), have been introduced as an alternative to angiotensin-converting enzyme... -
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Exercise training in heart failure
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a common condition with a poor prognosis. It is associated with poor exercise tolerance and debilitating symptoms. These symptoms...