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[Effect of complex therapy including ATP-long on left ventricular diastolic function in patients with ischemic heart

Likars'Ka Sprava
|July 31, 2002
PubMed

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This study shows ATP-Long improves diastolic function in ischemic heart disease patients. The new metabolic drug enhanced left ventricular diastolic patterns in patients with exertional angina.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Ischemic heart disease (IHD) often involves diastolic dysfunction, impacting left ventricular function.
  • Impaired relaxation type diastolic dysfunction is a specific concern in stable exertional angina.
  • Current treatments aim to improve cardiac function and patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of ATP-Long, a novel metabolic drug, in improving diastolic function in IHD patients.
  • To compare the effects of ATP-Long with injectable ATP solution in combined therapy.
  • To assess changes in left ventricular diastolic patterns before and after treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Doppler echocardiography was used to assess diastolic function at rest and during isometric load.
  • 34 patients with stable IHD, functional class I-II exertional angina, and diastolic dysfunction were included.
  • Patients received a ten-day course of combined treatment with either ATP-Long or injectable ATP.

Main Results:

  • ATP-Long demonstrated an improvement in the temporal patterns of left ventricular diastole.
  • Combined treatment with ATP-Long led to enhanced diastolic parameters in IHD patients.
  • The study provides evidence for the beneficial effects of this metabolic drug on cardiac diastolic function.

Conclusions:

  • ATP-Long, a metabolic drug from Ukraine, is effective in improving diastolic function in IHD patients.
  • The drug shows promise as an adjunct therapy for patients with exertional angina and diastolic dysfunction.
  • Further research may explore long-term effects and broader applications of ATP-Long in cardiovascular medicine.

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