Despite multiple trials demonstrating the benefit of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) for heart failure (HF) patients with systolic dysfunction, studies have reported underuse of these drugs. Little is known about recent trends in the use of ACEI/ARB in community-dwelling seniors.
Long-term trends of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor and angiotensin-receptor blocker use after heart failure hospitalization in community-dwelling seniors.
Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02120, United States. ssetoguchi@partners.org