The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
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ISSUE1061
September 10, 1999
Spironolactone for Heart Failure
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Spironolactone for Heart Failure
September 10, 1999 (Issue: 1061)
Spironolactone, an aldosterone receptor antagonist, has been FDA-approved for many years for treatment of edema, hypertension and primary hyperaldosteronism. Recently, it was reported to improve morbidity and mortality in patients with severe heart...more
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