The role of race in heart failure therapy

Clyde W. Yancy

doi:10.1007/s11886-002-0054-0

The role of race in heart failure therapy

Clyde W. Yancy^*

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Medicine, Cardiology Division

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Abstract

Heart failure in blacks is a unique malady characterized by a different natural history, more worrisome prognosis, and potential variances in the response to current medical therapy for heart failure. The overwhelming burden of hypertension as a putative cause of left ventricular dysfunction identifies this illness. Although differences in the response to medical therapy have been described, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and b-blockers remain the most appropriate therapy. Certain genetic polymorphisms may exist that explain the observed differences.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	218-225
Number of pages	8
Journal	Current Cardiology Reports
Volume	4
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-002-0054-0
State	Published - Dec 1 2002

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Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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