Cardiac amyloidosis and the use of diuretic and ACE inhibitor therapy in severe heart failure

Int J Clin Pract. 1997 Sep;51(6):384-5.

Abstract

The underlying cause of heart failure should be established, where possible. In particular the failure to respond to diuretic and vasodilator therapy requires careful evaluation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Amyloidosis / complications*
  • Captopril / therapeutic use*
  • Cardiomyopathies / complications*
  • Cardiomyopathies / drug therapy
  • Diuretics / therapeutic use
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Heart Failure / drug therapy
  • Heart Failure / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • Diuretics
  • Captopril