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Effects of calcium antagonists on left ventricular structure and function

S Betocchi1, M Chiariello

  • 1Department of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, School of Medicine, Federico II University, Naples, Italy.

Journal of Hypertension. Supplement : Official Journal of the International Society of Hypertension
|March 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Calcium antagonists effectively reduce left ventricular mass in hypertensive patients. While not impacting resting systolic function, some improve performance in heart failure and reduce diastolic dysfunction when left ventricular mass decreases.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Antihypertensive treatment aims to reduce blood pressure and reverse left ventricular hypertrophy.
  • Calcium antagonists are a class of drugs that can decrease left ventricular mass.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effects of calcium antagonists on left ventricular hypertrophy, systolic function, and diastolic function in hypertensive patients.
  • To compare the efficacy of different calcium antagonists, including verapamil, diltiazem, and dihydropyridines.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on calcium antagonists and their effects on cardiac structure and function.
  • Analysis of studies investigating verapamil, diltiazem, and various dihydropyridines (nifedipine, isradipine, lacidipine).

Main Results:

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  • Verapamil, diltiazem, and dihydropyridines are effective in reducing left ventricular mass.
  • Calcium antagonists do not affect resting left ventricular systolic function in hypertensive patients without heart failure.
  • Dihydropyridines improve systolic performance in hypertensive patients with heart failure.
  • Intravenous verapamil improves diastolic dysfunction, but medium-term oral therapy with diltiazem or dihydropyridines does not.
  • Reduction in left ventricular mass through antihypertensive therapy consistently improves diastolic properties.

Conclusions:

  • Calcium antagonists are effective in reversing left ventricular hypertrophy.
  • Their impact on systolic and diastolic function varies depending on the specific drug, patient condition (heart failure), and administration route.
  • Achieving a reduction in left ventricular mass is key to improving diastolic function.