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: Moreira-Silva, S., Urbano, J., Nogueira-Silva, L., Bettencourt, P., Pimenta, J. Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research
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