Following an acute myocardial infarction,a previously healthy 63-yr-old develops clinical manifestations of heart failure. The nurse anticipates discharge teaching will include information about

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ACE inhibitor therapy is currently recommended to prevent the development of heart failure in patients who have had a myocardial infarction and as a first-line therapy for patients with chronic heart failure. Digoxin therapy for heart failure is no longer considered a first-line measure,and digoxin is added to the treatment protocol when therapy with other drugs such as ACE-inhibitors,diuretics,and b-adrenergic blockers is insufficient. Calcium channel blockers are not generally used in the treatment of heart failure. The b-adrenergic blockers are not used as initial therapy for new onset heart failure.

Following an Acute Myocardial Infarction,a Previously Healthy 63-Yr-Old Develops Clinical