Vitamin B3 Better than Nitroglycerin
Clinical Study Title:
Nicorandil infusion leads to good recovery from ischemia of left
ventricular regional work in comparison with nitroglycerin.
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Nicorandil
has been proven to have a nitrate effect in addition
to having an effect on the potassium channels in the
body. This study looked at the effects of the vitamin
B3, or nicorandil, on patients with heart problems,
specifically on the left ventricular work. Participants
were given either nicorandil or nitroglycerin. The
work of the heart was then measured and compared.
After analysis, those patients who had been taking
nicorandil had a better recorvey from the ischemia
than the participants who were taking nitroglycerin.
Nicorandil has a proven better effect for heart patients
than traditional nitroglycerin. |
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Authors:
Isobe N. Oshima S. Taniguchi K. Hoshizaki H. Adachi H. Toyama T.
Naito S. Nogami A. Sugawara M.
Institution:
Division of Cardiology, Gunma Prefectural Cardiovascular Center,
Maebashi, Japan.
Country of Publication:
Japan
Source:
Circulation Journal. 66(10):943-8, 2002 Oct.
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