Would the benefits outweigh the risks of worsening congestive cardiac failure in the initial period of treatment?
Congestive cardiac failure was noted in 42% (11 of 26).
However, the results for pneumonia, neoplasm, and pleural effusion without congestive heart failure were not as strong.
Effect of enalapril on survival in patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fractions and congestive heart failure.
There was no evidence of congestive heart failure.
The other subject received intravenous verapamil in the intensive care unit in an acute setting of labile blood pressure and severe congestive heart failure.
The second case is a one-month-old male infant who presented with congestive heart failure.
The patient has responded with the resolution of congestive heart failure symptoms.
