Effects of Carvedilol on Left Ventricular Remodeling and Systolic Function in Elderly Patients with Heart Failure

Abstract

Carvedilol therapy for 12 months reduced LV diameters and volumes. Thus, improving cardiac remodeling and LV systolic function in elderly patients with severe heart failure. Several months of therapy are required for these favorable effects to occur, as these changes do not occur in the short term.