European journal of heart failure
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Eur. J. Heart Fail. · Dec 2002
Comparative StudyAcute haemodynamic effects of oestrogen administration in male patients with chronic heart failure.
Although there are many studies concerning the effects of long-term oestrogen administration on systemic haemodynamics in postmenopausal women, the effects of oestrogen in patients with chronic heart failure are not defined. ⋯ In male patients with chronic heart failure, acute oestrogen administration improves the indices of cardiac systolic performance and decreases pulmonary and systemic vascular resistance. These findings imply a beneficial effect of oestrogen in selected patients with chronic heart failure.
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Eur. J. Heart Fail. · Dec 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialMorphine for the relief of breathlessness in patients with chronic heart failure--a pilot study.
Chronic heart failure (CHF) patients can experience significant breathlessness despite maximum medication for their heart failure. Morphine has long been used to relieve symptoms in acute failure, but there is little evidence about this potentially useful palliative therapy in CHF. ⋯ Morphine relieves breathlessness due to CHF. A larger study is indicated.
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Eur. J. Heart Fail. · Dec 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialEffect of nebivolol on left ventricular function in patients with chronic heart failure: a pilot study.
Sympathetic activity is a significant predictor of a poor prognosis in heart failure. Beta-blockers have been shown to improve the prognosis of patients with heart failure. ⋯ These data indicate that nebivolol might improve cardiac function in patients with reduced left ventricular function.