[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Aggressive Vasodilation Does Not Improve Outcomes Among Patients with Acute Heart Failure
5 Jan, 2020 | 12:53h | UTCEffect of a Strategy of Comprehensive Vasodilation vs Usual Care on Mortality and Heart Failure Rehospitalization Among Patients With Acute Heart Failure: The GALACTIC Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: No Survival Gain From Aggressive Vasodilator Strategy in Acute HF: GALACTIC – Medscape (free registration required)
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In this RCT, aggressive sustained vasodilation (nitrates, hydralazine, RAI inhibitors) didn't improve 180-d all-cause mortality or acute rehospitalizations vs usual care in patients w acute heart failure https://t.co/yzLxZAoWBx
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