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khellin and Cardiomegaly

khellin has been researched along with Cardiomegaly in 3 studies

Khellin: A vasodilator that also has bronchodilatory action. It has been employed in the treatment of angina pectoris, in the treatment of asthma, and in conjunction with ultraviolet light A, has been tried in the treatment of vitiligo. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1024)
khellin : A furanochrome in which the basic tricyclic skeleton is substituted at positions 4 and 9 with methoxy groups and at position 7 with a methyl group. A major constituent of the plant Ammi visnaga it is a herbal folk medicine used for various illnesses, its main effect being as a vasodilator.

Cardiomegaly: Enlargement of the HEART, usually indicated by a cardiothoracic ratio above 0.50. Heart enlargement may involve the right, the left, or both HEART VENTRICLES or HEART ATRIA. Cardiomegaly is a nonspecific symptom seen in patients with chronic systolic heart failure (HEART FAILURE) or several forms of CARDIOMYOPATHIES.

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
HEIMANN, W1
WILBRANDT, W1
WITTIG, HH1
STERNIERI, E1
CORTESI, N1
MONTANARI, C1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for khellin and Cardiomegaly

ArticleYear
[Studies on coronary-dilatating effects on Langendorff's preparation and its interpretation on the basis of competitive antagonism].
    Helvetica physiologica et pharmacologica acta, 1954, Volume: 12, Issue:3

    Topics: Caffeine; Cardiomegaly; Heart; Humans; Khellin; Papaverine; Theophylline

1954
[Testing of coronary dilatating substances in angina pectoris].
    Die Medizinische, 1957, May-17, Issue:20

    Topics: Angina Pectoris; Cardiomegaly; Flavonoids; Khellin; Plant Extracts; Vitamins

1957
[Coronary dilator action of an active principle extract of Ammi visnaga].
    Archivio italiano di scienze farmacologiche, 1961, Volume: 11

    Topics: Ammi; Cardiomegaly; Coronary Vessels; Heart; Humans; Khellin

1961