Vitamin B3 Improves Heart Functioning
Clinical Study Title:
Nicorandil, a hybrid between nitrate and ATP-sensitive potassium
channel opener, preconditions human heart to ischemia during percutaneous
transluminal coronary angioplasty.
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English Summary: |
This
study examined the use of nicorandil on the tolerance
of ischemia (low oxygen levels) in the heart (as would happen during a heart attack or clot). A total of 16 patients with a history
of chest pain related to lesion on one of the arteries.
Some of these patients were given nicorandil during
the percutaneious transluminal coronary angioplasty,
while the other patients were not given anything,
and they served as the control group. Those participants
who were administered the nicorandil during the procedure
had improved lactate metabolism during the operation.
This occurred without the ST-elevation. The administration
of the nicorandil provided an improvement in the heart
function during the procedure. This further supports
the use of nicorandil for improved heart functioning
and recovery. |
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Authors:
Yasuda T. Hashimura K. Matsu-ura Y. Kato Y. Ueda T. Mori I. Kijima
Y.
Institution:
Cardiovascular Division, Ishinkai Yao General Hospital, Osaka, Japan.
Country of Publication:
Australia
Source:
Japanese Circulation Journal. 65(6):526-30, 2001 Jun.
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