Is Current Drug Therapy for Heart Failure Sufficient to Control Heart Rate of Patients?

Background: Studies have shown that heart failure (HF) patients with heart rate (HR) < 70 bpm have had a better clinical outcome and lower morbidity and mortality compared with those with HR > 70 bpm. However, many HF patients maintain an elevated HR.

Objective: To evaluate HR and the prescription of medications known to reduce mortality in HF patients attending an outpatient cardiology clinic.