Source Citation

Pfeffer MA, McMurray JJ, Velazquez EJ, et al. Valsartan, captopril, or both in myocardial infarction complicated by heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction, or both. N Engl J Med. 2003;349:1893-906. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14610160

Clinical Impact Ratings

Hospitalists: 6 out of 7

Cardiology: 6 out of 7

Critical Care: 6 out of 7

References

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