| Autor: |
Crosbie, Carol, Coppinger, Teresa, Waywell, Carolyn |
| Zdroj: |
Practice Nursing; Jun2009, Vol. 20 Issue 6, p288-294, 5p, 3 Diagrams, 4 Charts |
| Abstrakt: |
The article discusses the management of chronic heart failure. A goal of the article is to help practice nurses to manage patients using a holistic approach. Interpretation of brain natriuretic hormone levels is discussed. The pharmacological management of chronic heart failure with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and beta blockers is examined. The impact of the management of heart failure with loop diuretics, thiazide diuretics, and nitrates is also included. |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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