A R Houghton

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Country: UK

Publications

  1. ncbi Haemodynamic, neurohumoral and exercise effects of losartan vs. captopril in chronic heart failure: results of an ELITE trial substudy. Evaluation of Losartan in the Elderly
    A R Houghton
    Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital, Queen s Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
    Eur J Heart Fail 1:385-93. 1999
  2. ncbi Determinants of successful direct current cardioversion for atrial fibrillation and flutter: the importance of rapid referral
    A R Houghton
    Department of Cardiology, Leicester General Hospital
    Br J Gen Pract 50:710-1. 2000
  3. ncbi Combined treatment with losartan and an ACE inhibitor in mild to moderate heart failure: results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
    A R Houghton
    Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital, Queen s Medical Centre, Nottingham, United Kingdom
    Am Heart J 140:e25. 2000
  4. ncbi Why are angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors underutilised in the treatment of heart failure by general practitioners?
    A R Houghton
    Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK
    Int J Cardiol 59:7-10. 1997
  5. ncbi Should general practitioners use the electrocardiogram to select patients with suspected heart failure for echocardiography?
    A R Houghton
    Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital, Queen s Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
    Int J Cardiol 62:31-6. 1997

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Publications5

  1. ncbi Haemodynamic, neurohumoral and exercise effects of losartan vs. captopril in chronic heart failure: results of an ELITE trial substudy. Evaluation of Losartan in the Elderly
    A R Houghton
    Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital, Queen s Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
    Eur J Heart Fail 1:385-93. 1999
    ..There is little information on whether this causes clinically significant differences in haemodynamics, neurohormones and exercise tolerance in heart failure...
  2. ncbi Determinants of successful direct current cardioversion for atrial fibrillation and flutter: the importance of rapid referral
    A R Houghton
    Department of Cardiology, Leicester General Hospital
    Br J Gen Pract 50:710-1. 2000
    ..001). Rapid DC cardioversion after the onset of atrial fibrillation or flutter significantly increases the likelihood of a successful outcome in both the short-term and long-term...
  3. ncbi Combined treatment with losartan and an ACE inhibitor in mild to moderate heart failure: results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
    A R Houghton
    Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital, Queen s Medical Centre, Nottingham, United Kingdom
    Am Heart J 140:e25. 2000
    ..Although the beneficial effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in patients with heart failure are well recognized, there are theoretical advantages in combining ACE inhibition with angiotensin (AT)1 receptor antagonism...
  4. ncbi Why are angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors underutilised in the treatment of heart failure by general practitioners?
    A R Houghton
    Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK
    Int J Cardiol 59:7-10. 1997
    ..In the meantime, general practitioners should be encouraged to refer patients whenever they are concerned about initiating angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors in the community...
  5. ncbi Should general practitioners use the electrocardiogram to select patients with suspected heart failure for echocardiography?
    A R Houghton
    Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital, Queen s Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
    Int J Cardiol 62:31-6. 1997
    ..We therefore do not recommend selecting patients for open access echocardiography on the basis of electrocardiographic abnormalities...