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[Nitrates in cardiology practice].

J Skvaril1

  • 1Kardiologie na Bulovce, s.r.o., Praha.

Casopis Lekaru Ceskych
|August 23, 2000
PubMed
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Nitrates, used for over a century in cardiology, effectively treat coronary heart disease by releasing nitric oxide (NO). These medications offer anti-ischemic and anti-anginal benefits with minimal adverse effects.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology and Pharmacology
  • Vascular Biology

Background:

  • Nitrates have a long history of use in cardiovascular medicine.
  • Their primary mechanism involves the release of nitric oxide (NO), also known as endogenous endothelium-derived relaxing factor (EDRF).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diverse applications and effects of nitrates in cardiology.
  • To highlight their role in managing coronary heart disease, heart failure, and post-myocardial infarction remodeling.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established clinical applications and pharmacological actions of common nitrates.
  • Analysis of therapeutic benefits including anti-ischemic, anti-anginal, and anti-platelet aggregation effects.

Main Results:

  • Nitrates demonstrate broad efficacy in symptomatic treatment for various forms of coronary heart disease.

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  • They improve prognosis in heart failure, favorably influence left ventricle remodeling post-myocardial infarction, and reduce silent ischemia.
  • Commonly used nitrates include nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide-5-mononitrate, and molsidomine.

    • Conclusions:

    • Nitrates are versatile agents with significant benefits in cardiovascular disease management.
    • Tolerance can develop with long-term use but is manageable with intermittent dosing strategies.
    • Their favorable safety profile supports their continued use in acute and chronic cardiovascular therapy.