Targeting success in heart failure: evidence-based management

Can Fam Physician. 2010 Dec;56(12):1313-7.

Abstract

Heart failure (HF) is a common condition in primary care with 1% of the population self-reporting this condition. Mortality is substantial, approaching 40% to 50% over 5 years. Heart failure is a complex syndrome in which abnormal heart function results in, or increases the subsequent risk of, clinical symptoms and signs of low cardiac output or pulmonary or systemic congestion.¹ This article will present some practical tips for managing HF.²

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Aged
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Diet
  • Diuretics / therapeutic use
  • Exercise Therapy
  • Female
  • Heart Failure / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Life Style
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Diuretics