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SUBMITTER: Shin J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2851851 | biostudies-literature | 2010 May
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Shin Jaekyu J Johnson Julie A JA
Heart failure reviews 20080424 3
Beta-blockers (metoprolol, bisoprolol, and carvedilol) are a cornerstone of heart failure (HF) treatment. However, it is well recognized that responses to a beta-blocker are variable among patients with HF. Numerous studies now suggest that genetic polymorphisms may contribute to variability in responses to a beta-blocker, including left ventricular ejection fraction improvement, survival, and hospitalization due to HF exacerbation. This review summarizes the pharmacogenetic data for beta-blocke ...[more]