Why the study?
Does nicardipine improve haemodynamics and reduce angina in patients with coronary artery disease?
Population
12 patients with documented coronary artery disease
Comparison
Nicardipine 10 mg intravenously and oral… vs Baseline/control exercise values without…
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Nicardipine may reduce exercise angina in CAD; hypothesis-generating and should not change practice without RCTs.
Does nicardipine improve haemodynamics and reduce angina in patients with coronary artery disease?
Nicardipine is a potent vasodilator that improves haemodynamic profiles and reduces exercise-induced angina in patients with coronary artery disease.
Visser et al. (1985) studied this question.
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