Vitamin B3 as a Heart Disease Treatment
Clinical Study Title:
The role of nicorandil in the treatment of myocardial ischaemia.
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Nicorandil
is the vitamin known as B3. In recent years, it has
been used in foreign countries to aid in relieving
angina pectoris. It helps to open up potassium-ATP
channels in the body, and increases the cGMP levels.
Nicorandil has been shown to be as effective as many
of the drugs prescribed for angina. It also has been
associated with aiding with ischemic symptoms. The
daily use of nicorandil has been associated with a
more improved treatment for ischemic heart disease,
as well as improving heart functioning over all. |
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Authors:
Falase B. Easaw J. Youhana A.
Institution:
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Morriston Regional Cardiac
Centre, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, Wales, UK.
Country of Publication:
England
Source:
Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy. 2(5):845-56, 2001 May.
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