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Challenges of Beta Blocker Therapy in Chronic Heart Failure: the Story Continues

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Date 2008 Mar 29
PMID 18372217
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Beta blockers are underused and underprescribed in patients with chronic heart failure. This may be due to poor patient knowledge about their condition, pharmacological treatment and self-care management in case of deterioration. Nurse specialist has a decisive role in implementation of evidence based management which can have effects beyond patient care.

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