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Practitioner 2010;254(1734): 38

100 years ago: Treatment of heart failure

24 Nov 2010Registered users

'In spite of the extravagant advocacy during recent years of the value of hydrotherapy and special exercises in the treatment of cardiac failure, there is no therapeutic influence that compares in efficacy with physical and mental rest. The carrying out of this principle does not necessarily entail complete rest in bed; each case must be considered in the light of surrounding conditions with the object of ensuring a maximum of relief to the heart with a minimum of disturbance to the patient. In other words, the mental, moral and physical requirements of the case must be carefully weighed and allowed for in drawing up a plan of treatment.'

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