Prevention of Disease Progression Throughout the Cardiovascular Continuum The Role of Adrenergic B-blockade [beta-blockade] ; with 26 Tables

1 The Cardiovascular Continuum - Pathophysiology and Targets for Therapy.- 2 Anti-Adrenergic Therapy in Hypertensive Patients with Concomitant Disease.- 3 The Effects of ß-Blockade on the Cardiovascular System - Not All ß-Blockers are Created Equal.- 4 The Role of Multiple Adrenergic Blockade in Coronary Artery Disease and Myocardial Infarction.- 5 Epidemiology and Problems with Diagnosis of Heart Failure.- 6 The Future of the Diagnosis of Left Ventricular Dysfunction and Heart Failure.- 7 Are All ß-Blockers the Same for Heart Failure? Insights from Clinical Trials and Future Research Directions.- 8 The Therapeutic Role of ß-Adrenoceptor-Blocking Agents in Severe Heart Failure.- 9 Tolerability of Anti-Adrenergic Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure in Daily Practice.- 10 Adrenergic Blockade in Heart Failure - Official Guidelines and Practical Recommendations on Optimal Use.- 11 The Future of Heart Failure Management.