[Control of myocardial ischemia in patients with effort angina and polyvascular atherosclerotic involvement]

Kardiologiia
|October 27, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Effective treatment for ischemic heart disease involves using cardioselective beta-blockers to manage arterial pressure and heart rate. Additional medications like calcium antagonists and ACE inhibitors can further control myocardial ischemia in daily life.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Ischemic heart disease (IHD) often coexists with peripheral artery atherosclerosis.
  • Managing cardiovascular risk factors is crucial in IHD patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a therapeutic strategy for IHD patients with peripheral artery disease.
  • To assess the control of myocardial ischemia and heart rate in daily life.

Main Methods:

  • Therapy included cardioselective beta-blockers as the primary choice.
  • Calcium antagonists and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors were added as needed.
  • Focus on maintaining target arterial pressure and heart rate levels.

Main Results:

  • The described therapeutic approach successfully controlled myocardial ischemia.
  • Target heart rate levels were effectively maintained under everyday conditions.
  • Arterial pressure management was achieved in patients with IHD and peripheral artery atherosclerosis.

Conclusions:

  • Cardioselective beta-blockers, with potential additions, are effective for managing IHD.
  • This strategy aids in controlling myocardial ischemia and heart rate in patients with concurrent peripheral artery disease.
  • Achieving target blood pressure and heart rate is feasible in daily life for this patient group.

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