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What is the first choice in managing congestive heart failure (chf): a venodilator, an arteriolar dilator, or a balanced vasodilator?

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Arteriolar dilator: Best data on acei as first line therapy, which is a predominant arteriolar vasodilator, though has some venous effects as well. Second line agents such as Isordil (isosorbide dinitrate) added to hydral also of proven benefit in aa population, with balanced vasodilator effect.

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Answered 6/26/2014

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