Impact of Chronic Nitrate Therapy in Patients With Ischemic Heart Failure

Conclusion: Long-term nitrates use in patients with ischemic HF was associated with higher occurrence of ischemic events, defined as fatal or nonfatal myocardial infarction or stroke. Our results, although from a retrospective analysis, do not support a role for chronic nitrate use in HF.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research