[Why it is necessary to reduce heart rate in the treatment of stable angina?].

The article is devoted to the role of heart rate (HR) as a risk factor of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with stable angina. It includes data from epidemiological surveys showing the value of elevated HR as a risk factor in many cardiovascular diseases. HR reducing therapy as one of cornerstone principles of stable angina treatment has been recently reinforced by the innovative medicine--selective and specific I(f) current inhibitor ivabradine (Coraxan). Results of a clinical development program demonstrated high anti-ischemic and antianginal efficacy of Coraxan in treatment of patients with stable angina.