[Use of mindronate in cardiac insufficiency in patients with ischemic heart disease]

A clinical trial of Soviet drug mildronate has proved its antiarrhythmic action, the ability to prevent ventricular extrasystoles, to reduce asthenia, to enhance physical performance and adaptive reactions. The heart rate decrease appeared insignificant. Intravenous administration of the drug improves myocardial contractility. Mildronate is well tolerated. No side effects were registered.