The use of beta-blockers in addition to digoxin, diuretics, and ACE inhibitors was shown to be beneficial for patients with chronic heart failure. Benefits include decreased hospitalizations, decreased need for heart transplant, and decreased mortality. The fact that beta-blockers may improve a sense of well-being, as well as quality of life, for patients with chronic heart failure, is perhaps the greatest advantage to including these drugs in HF therapy.
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