Heart Rate and Cardiovascular Disease: An Alternative to Beta Blockers
Ivabradine, an If inhibitor, acts primarily on the sinoatrial node and is used to reduce the heart rate with minimal effect on myocardial contractility, blood pressure, and intracardiac conduction. Heart rate reduction is an important aspect of care in patients with chronic stable angina and heart f...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2009-01-01
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| Series: | Cardiology Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2009/179350 |