title: Nitroglycerin and nitrate esters.
abstract: The expanding applications of nitroglycerin and nitrate esters--in congestive heart failure, in the reduction of infarct size in myocardial infarction and in the long-term prophylaxis of angina--have enhanced the clinical importance of these drugs. This article reviews some of the significant recent investigations of the nitrates and makes specific recommendations regarding clinical use.
mesh_terms: D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D000818:Animals; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D002302:Cardiac Output / Q000187:drug effects; D003326:Coronary Circulation / Q000187:drug effects; D004952:Esters; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000188:drug therapy; D006439:Hemodynamics / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D009060:Mouth Floor; D009200:Myocardial Contraction / Q000187:drug effects; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000188:drug therapy; D009566:Nitrates / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005996:Nitroglycerin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D004952:Esters; D009566:Nitrates; D005996:Nitroglycerin