Vitamin B3 is Works as Well as Enalapril
Clinical Study Title:
Beneficial effects of nicorandil versus enalapril in chronic rheumatic
severe mitral regurgitation: six months follow up echocardiographic
study.
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English Summary: |
This
study compared the use of nicroandil versus enalapril
for the left ventricle functioning in patients with
chronic rheumatic severe mitral regurgitation. A total
of 80 people participated in this study, and were
given ECGs at the beginning and at the end of the
6 month study. Both the group who was given nicorandil
and enalapril had reductions in the systolic volume
of the left ventricle; however the group taking nicrandil
had improved reductions. This suggests that the use
of nicorandil, or vitamin B3, is at least equal to
the drug enalapril, if not a better alternative for
patients with chronic rheumatic severe mitral regurgitation
in terms of cholesterol reduction. |
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Authors:
Gupta DK. Kapoor A. Garg N. Tewari S. Sinha N.
Institution:
Department of Cardiology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of
Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India.
Country of Publication:
England
Source:
Journal of Heart Valve Disease. 10(2):158-65, 2001 Mar.
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