Abstract |
STUDY STRUCTURE: Randomized, open, controlled, duration -- 6 months. PATIENTS: TREATMENT GROUPS: CRITERIA OF EVALUATION: NyHa functional class, 6 -- minute wall test, echocardiographical parameters of left ventracular systolic function, while some parameters of remodeling deteriorated. Standard therapy did not change clinical status or left ventrical systolic function, while some parameters of remodeling deteriorated. Enalapril improved clinical status, left ventricular systolic function and affected favorably left ventricular remodeling. Accupro compared with enalapril produces greater influence on left ventricular remodeling. Our study suggests that intrinsic differences exist between quinaprilat and enalaprilat that determine the ability to improve endotelium vasodilation, their different affinity to tissue ACE.
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Authors | N I Kobaladze, T A Tsibadze, M A Iakobashvili, G A Tabidze |
Journal | Georgian medical news
(Georgian Med News)
2005 Jul-Aug
Issue 124-125
Pg. 41-4
ISSN: 1512-0112 [Print] Georgia (Republic) |
PMID | 16148375
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Chemical References |
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
- Enalapril
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Topics |
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
(therapeutic use)
- Cardiomyopathies
(complications)
- Enalapril
(therapeutic use)
- Female
- Heart Failure
(drug therapy, etiology)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
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