2011•China Medical HeraldRequires access
Effect of Carvedilol on 18 patients with dilated heart failure
MA Meiju
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Abstract
Objective: To observe clinical effects of Carvedilol in treatment of patients with dilated heart failure.Methods: 36 patients with heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy were randomly divided into two groups,control group received conventional treatment,treatment group on the basis of conventional therapy plus Carvedilol.Total effective rate after treatment and indicators changes in echocardiography were compared.Results: Total effective rate in control group was remarkably lower than that in treatment group(P0.05);echocardiographic indicators of the treatment group improved than that of the control group,the difference was statistically significant(P0.05).Conclusion: The conventional treatment plus Carvedilol in treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy with heart failure can significantly improve heart function,inhibiting left ventricular remodeling and improve the quality of life.