How European cardiologists perceive the role of calcium antagonists in follow-up after myocardial infarction
Key result
Calcium antagonists were viewed by about 100 European cardiologists as an alternative to beta-blockers post-myocardial infarction, but should be avoided in patients with left ventricular failure.
Population
About 100 European cardiologists discussing follow-up management of patients after myocardial infarction
Design
Other
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Implication
Affirms calcium antagonists as beta-blocker alternative post-MI without LV failure; reinforces cardiologist consensus and guideline alignment.
Structured PICO
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Population
About 100 European cardiologists discussing follow-up management of patients after myocardial infarction
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Intervention
Calcium antagonists (non-dihydropyridine)
European cardiologists agree that non-dihydropyridine calcium antagonists are an alternative to beta-blockers for post-MI management when beta-blockers are contraindicated, provided there is no left ventricular failure.
Cite This Study
Opie et al. (1997) studied myocardial infarction (n=100). calcium antagonists vs. beta-blockers was evaluated. Calcium antagonists were viewed by about 100 European cardiologists as an alternative to beta-blockers post-myocardial infarction, but should be avoided in patients with left ventricular failure.