Novelties in Therapy of Chronic Heart Failure
1Cardio-Cerebro-Vascular Pathophysiology Department, Cardiology Unit, Azienda Sanitaria "Friuli Occidentale", Pordenone, Italy.
Abstract:
In recent decades, considerable advances have been made in the treatment of heart failure. The main target of heart failure therapy is the inhibition of the sympathetic nervous system and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. The angiotensin receptor blockers represent a breakthrough in the treatment of heart failure with a demonstrated effect on reduction of cardiovascular events. However, new perspectives derive from latest drugs developed for diabetes, iron deficiency, and hyperkalemia. New frontiers are also opened to the development of neurohormonal therapies, antagonists of inflammatory mediators, inotropic agents, and cell-based treatments.
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