Sudden death: ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers.
Basic Res Cardiol
; 95 Suppl 1: I37-40, 2000.
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ABSTRACT
Sudden death is extremely common in patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases. At least one third of those with hypertension and probably about half of those who survive a myocardial infarction or suffer from cardiac failure who die in a clinical trial, die suddenly. Beta-blockers reduce the risk of sudden death in patients with cardiovascular disease, particularly in those who have had a myocardial infarction or heart failure. ACE inhibitors are perhaps less effective. Other cardiovascular drugs have not been shown to reduce the risk of sudden death.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Inhibidores de la Enzima Convertidora de Angiotensina
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Muerte Súbita Cardíaca
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Antagonistas Adrenérgicos beta
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Basic Res Cardiol
Año:
2000
Tipo del documento:
Article