[Chronic left ventricular failure of the congestive type in ischemic heart disease].

A classification of chronic left ventricular insufficiency of the congestive type associated with coronary heart disease has been elaborated on the basis of the results provided by clinical and hemodynamic studies as well as by the examination of the degree of pulmonary hydration using roentgenologic and radionuclide biindicator methods for evaluating the amount of the extravascular fluid in the lungs. Recommendations are offered as to the treatment of every stage of chronic left ventricular insufficiency.