Clinical cardiology

The most recent articles from: Clin Cardiol April 1999

Clinical cardiology · Apr 1999

Comparative Study Clinical Trial

Attenuated severity of new acute ischemic events in patients with previous coronary heart disease receiving long-acting nitrates.

Platelet aggregation and secondary vasoconstriction are key events in the genesis of acute coronary syndromes. ⋯ Long-acting nitrates as well as aspirin are suggested to have a protective or modifying effect on the development of acute coronary syndromes, favoring unstable angina rather than acute MI.

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