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) |
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Pages (from-to) | 218-225 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Current Cardiology Reports |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2002 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine