Abstract
The expanding applications of nitroglycerin and nitrate esters-in congestive heart failure, in the reduction of infarct size in myocardial infarction and in the long-term prophylaxis of angina-have enhanced the clinical importance of these drugs. This article reviews some of the significant recent investigations of the nitrates and makes specific recommendations regarding clinical use.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 53-62 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | The American Journal of Medicine |
Volume | 65 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1978 |