Publication details
Bradykardizující léky v terapii pacientů po infarktu myokardu
Title in English | Heart rate slowing drugs in the treatment of myocardial infarction survivors |
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Authors | |
Year of publication | 2009 |
Type | Article in Periodical |
Magazine / Source | Cor et Vasa |
MU Faculty or unit | |
Citation | |
Field | Cardiovascular diseases incl. cardiosurgery |
Keywords | Heart rate; Digoxin; Betablockers; Verapamil;Diltiazem; Ivabradine; Secondary prevention after MI |
Description | The authors present a review of heart rate slowing drugs given to myocardial infarction survivors, including digoxin as an inotrope, beta blockers reducing sympathetic activity, calcium channel blockers such as verapamil, diltiazem with their vasodilator action, and the sinus node inhibitor ivabradine, which is currently undergoing clinical trials. The article discusses current concepts and lists indications for their use in secondary prevention in patients after myocardial infarction. |
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