Contacted by heartwire for comment on their publications, both Cuffe and Young noted that these two papers represent a step forward in the treatment of decompensated heart failure, not just because of ...

CHEST discomfort associated with paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is frequently quite distressing, and some patients describe this discomfort as pain. 1 During the past several years, we have noted in the ...

Dr. Deepak Bhatt answers the question: 'Why Do I Get Nitroglycerin Headaches?' — -- Question: Why do I get a headache when I take my nitroglycerin? Answer: A fair number of patients who take ...

The use of β blockers in congestive heart failure presents a therapeutic challenge for patients with acute episodes of decompensation. Such patients may be less responsive to positive inotropic agents ...

Dr. Gordon Ewy answers the question: 'How Does Nitroglycerin Work?' — -- Question: How does nitroglycerin work, when is it used, and why is it placed under the tongue? Answer: Nitroglycerin is ...