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Alprenolol, or alfeprol, alpheprol, and alprenololum (Gubernal, Regletin, Yobir, Apllobal, Aptine, Aptol Duriles), is a non-selective beta blocker as well as a 5-HT 1A and 5-HT 1B receptor antagonist, [1] used in the treatment of angina pectoris. [2]
410.6 MI, acute, true posterior; 410.7 MI, acute, subendocardial; 410.8 MI, acute, spec. 410.9 MI, acute, unspec. 411 Other acute and subacute forms of ischemic heart disease. 411.0 Postmyocardial infarction syndrome; 411.1 Intermediate coronary syndrome; 412 Old myocardial infarction; 413 Angina pectoris. 413.0 Angina decubitus; 413.1 ...
In 1964, James Black [6] synthesized the first clinically significant beta blockers—propranolol and pronethalol; it revolutionized the medical management of angina pectoris [7] and is considered by many to be one of the most important contributions to clinical medicine and pharmacology of the 20th century. [8]
An antianginal is a drug used in the treatment of angina pectoris, a symptom of ischaemic heart disease. Myocardial ischemia arises from the dysfunction of coronary macrovascular or microvascular components, leading to a compromised supply of oxygen and nutrients to the myocardium. The underlying pathophysiological mechanisms encompass a range ...
Information card published by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute urging people with symptoms of angina to call the emergency medical services.. Because of the relationship between the duration of myocardial ischemia and the extent of damage to heart muscle, public health services encourage people experiencing possible acute coronary syndrome symptoms or those around them to ...
Pindolol, sold under the brand name Visken among others, is a nonselective beta blocker which is used in the treatment of hypertension. [1] [2] It is also an antagonist of the serotonin 5-HT 1A receptor, preferentially blocking inhibitory 5-HT 1A autoreceptors, and has been researched as an add-on therapy to various antidepressants, such as clomipramine and the selective serotonin reuptake ...
Unstable angina (UA) (also "crescendo angina"; this is a form of acute coronary syndrome) is defined as angina pectoris that changes or worsens or begins suddenly at rest. [12] Unstable angina is a medical emergency and requires urgent medical treatment from a doctor. [5] It has at least one of these three features: [13]
Diltiazem, sold under the brand name Cardizem among others, is a nondihydropyridine calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and certain heart arrhythmias. [9] It may also be used in hyperthyroidism if beta blockers cannot be used. [9] It is taken by mouth or given by injection into a vein. [9]