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Do different beta-blockers (carvedilol, metoprolol, propranolol) or bunazosin attenuate left ventricular remodeling in rats with coronary stenosis or permanent coronary occlusion?
Do different beta-blockers (carvedilol, metoprolol, propranolol) or bunazosin attenuate left ventricular remodeling in rats with coronary stenosis or permanent coronary occlusion?
Carvedilol provides superior cardioprotection and attenuation of left ventricular remodeling compared to other beta-blockers in a rat model of ischemic but viable myocardium.
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May favor carvedilol for LV remodeling in ischemic models; leaves open clinical relevance and comparative efficacy in patients.
Yaoita et al. (2002) studied this question.