Effect of beta blockers on mortality and morbidity in persons treated for congestive heart failure
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This article examines the beneficial effects of metoprolol, an adrenergic beta blocker, on mortality rates among patients with congestive heart failure. Findings indicate that providing patients with a daily dose of metoprolol in a controlled extended release form resulted in significant reductions in overall mortality rates.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2001
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Underutilization of warfarin in older persons with chronic nonvalvular atrial fibrillation at high risk for developing stroke
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Warfarin was found to be under-used in qualifying older patients seen during 1997 at an academic hospital-based geriatrics practice. Warfarin was underutilized as a treatment to maintain the international normalized ratio between 2.0 and 3.0 in patients with chronic nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and at high risk for developing thromboembolic stroke.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 1998
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Management of older persons after myocardial infarction
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The appropriate management of older people who experienced myocardial infarction (MI) should iinclude control of risk factors. The use of aspirin, beta-blockers and possible use of angiotensinapy, nitrates, calcium channel blockers, hormone replacement therapy, antiarrhythmic drugs, automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator and revascularization are examined.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 1998
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