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Do pharmacological agents like heparin and verapamil prevent or reverse angioplasty-induced vasospasm in a rabbit model?
Do pharmacological agents like heparin and verapamil prevent or reverse angioplasty-induced vasospasm in a rabbit model?
Heparin and verapamil effectively reduce or prevent angioplasty-induced vasospasm in a rabbit model, providing insights into potential pharmacological management.
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Supports evaluation of heparin-verapamil for post-angioplasty vasospasm; leaves open translation from rabbit model to clinical practice.
Angioplasty of the distal iliac and proximal femoral arteries in rabbits resulted in focal and diffuse vasospasm similar to that seen in humans. The focal vasospasm occurred in all experiments immediately distal to the site of angioplasty. Occasional diffuse vasospasm was preceded by intravascular thrombosis or extravasation. Heparin reduced the incidence of diffuse vasospasm and reduced the severity of focal vasospasm. Verapamil and Dazoxiben reversed focal vasospasm, but only Verapamil in the presence of heparin prevented vasospasm. Prazocin had no effect on vasospasm.
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