Chf
A new medication to treat acute congestive heart failure (CHF) has shown positive results in late-stage clinical trials. The med, currently called KW-3902, helped improve shortness of breath and eased renal-function deterioration in CHF patients in the Phase III trials.
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Congestive Heart Failure
Research on congestive heart failure (CHF) is ongoing in order to develop more effective treatment modalities and improve survival and quality of... Read more »
Congestive Heart Failure Patient Guide
Overview Congestive heart failure (CHF) is the result of abnormal and depressed function of the heart for any reason. The most common presentations... Read more »
Introduction to Congestive Heart Failure
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Congestive Heart Failure
The heart consists of four chambers that work together in perfect harmony to ensure smooth and continuous operation to provide every part of the body... Read more »
Diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Congestive Heart Failure
Signs and Symptoms of Congestive Heart FailureSigns and symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF) include: Exertional dyspnea - shortness of breath,... Read more »
Treatment Options for Congestive Heart Failure
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Congestive Heart Failure
Goals of Treatment for Congestive Heart FailureGoals of treatment for patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) include improvement in the quality... Read more »
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