Current insights into the modern treatment of decompensated heart failure.

Arq Bras Cardiol

Hospital Espanhol, Cardiology Division, Salvador, BA, Brasil.

Published: September 2006

Treatment of DHF is a challenge even for the experienced physician. Advances in research have brought new treatment options that are helping change paradigms. The available evidence suggests that new drugs like levosimendan and nesiritide will assume relevant positions as alternatives or complements to treatment with traditional inotropic drugs like dobutamine. The physician responsible for treating these patients should learn how to use the best available evidence, in order to tailor treatment with safety and efficacy.

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