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Vasopressin Antagonists in Acute Heart Failure Syndromes

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Acute Heart Failure

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The contribution of neurohormonal abnormalities in the pathophysiology of chronic heart failure (CHF) is well established. Attenuation of the excessive and continuous activation of angiotensin II and β-adrenergic receptors in patients with CHF with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and beta-blockers, respectively, has resulted in substantial reductions in morbidity and mortality. However, it is not clear whether intervention with other neuroendocrine modulators (e.g., tumor necrosis factor [TNF] or endothelin) could result in similar benefits.

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Orlandi, C., Brandimarte, F., Gheorghiade, M. (2008). Vasopressin Antagonists in Acute Heart Failure Syndromes. In: Mebazaa, A., Gheorghiade, M., Zannad, F.M., Parrillo, J.E. (eds) Acute Heart Failure. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-782-4_57

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