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Valsartan, captopril, or both in myocardial infarction complicated by heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction, or both

08/10/2004

Background:

Pier: Disease > Acute Coronary Syndromes > Drug therapy
UpToDate (link works from UTHSCSA computers): Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and receptor blockers in acute myocardial infarction: Recommendations for use

Article:

Pfeffer MA, McMurray JJ, Velazquez EJ, et al. Valsartan, captopril, or both in myocardial infarction complicated by heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction, or both. N Engl J Med. 2003;349:1893-906.

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PubMed ID: 14610160

Review at ACPJC:

Valsartan plus captopril did not improve survival more than captopril alone after myocardial infarction

ACP Journal Club. 2004 Jul-Aug;141:3.