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Diagnosis Economics Harm/ aetiology Prognosis Therapy ACE inhibitors Beta-blockers Diuretics Non-invasive ventilation Other drugs

Heart failure uncertain benefits from CABG Level of evidence 2a Expiry Date October 2003 Heart failure a home-based intervention on discharge reduced out-of-hospital death and length of subsequent hospitalisations Level of evidence 1b Expiry Date October 2003 Heart failure exercise training reduced death and hospital readmission for heart failure in stable patients Level of evidence 1b Expiry Date November 2003 Heart failure a nurse-directed multidisciplinary care package reduced readmissions in high-risk elderly patients. Level of evidence 1b Expiry Date July 2003 Heart failure CABG was beneficial in patients with angina. Level of evidence 2a Expiry Date July 2003 Myocardial infarction cardiogenic shock: balloon counterpulsation was not clearly helpful Level of evidence 2b- Expiry Date October 2003 Heart failure pharmacist support for patients reduced death and hospital attendance Level of evidence 1b Expiry Date November 2003