New insights into the management of myocardial ischemia. Overview.
Because of their vasodilatory and coronary effects, nitrates are valuable in the treatment of congestive heart failure, acute ischemic syndromes, and stable and unstable angina. Nitrates may also have antiplatelet and antithrombotic effects, and they may prevent adverse remodeling after an acute myocardial infarction.
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University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque 87131.
D001775:Blood Circulation / Q000187:drug effects; D003326:Coronary Circulation / Q000187:drug effects; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000187:drug effects; D004361:Drug Tolerance; D006801:Humans; D009566:Nitrates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
D009566:Nitrates; D014665:Vasodilator Agents