A large clinical trial is currently examining whether a rhythm-control strategy is superior to a rate-control strategy in patients with congestive heart failure. New nonpharmacologic therapies ...

Psychosocial issues are important variables that need to be addressed in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). Unfortunately, these issues are often overlooked. Depression and lack of ...

Systolic congestive heart failure ... are mechanical pumps that support heart function in patients with severe heart failure. VAD implantation is usually reserved for people waiting for a ...

The types of heart disease represented in the series are shown in Table 2. There were 7 patients (12 per cent) with acute myocardial infarction and congestive failure; all 7 are included in the ...

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a chronic condition in ... Diagnosis of CHF typically involves reviewing the patient's ...