Vasopressin antagonists in acute heart failure syndromes

Cesare Orlandi, Filippo Brandimarte, Mihai Gheorghiade

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Abstract

The contribution of neurohormonal abnormalities in the pathophysiology of chronic heart failure (CHF) is well established. Attenuation of the excessive and continuous activation of angiotensin II and β-adrenergic receptors in patients with CHF with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and beta-blockers, respectively, has resulted in substantial reductions in morbidity and mortality. However, it is not clear whether intervention with other neuroendocrine modulators (e.g., tumor necrosis factor [TNF] or endothelin) could result in similar benefits.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAcute Heart Failure
PublisherSpringer London
Pages621-625
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9781846287817
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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