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nifedipine and Acute Coronary Syndrome

nifedipine has been researched along with Acute Coronary Syndrome in 1 studies

Nifedipine: A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure.

Acute Coronary Syndrome: An episode of MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA that generally lasts longer than a transient anginal episode that ultimately may lead to MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To examine the association between hospitalization for acute coronary syndromes and treatment with amlodipine or extended-release nifedipine in patients 65 years of age and older."3.74Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers and cardiovascular outcomes in elderly patients: a population-based study. ( Bucci, C; Juurlink, DN; Mamdani, MM; Tu, JV, 2008)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bucci, C1
Mamdani, MM1
Juurlink, DN1
Tu, JV1

Other Studies

1 other study available for nifedipine and Acute Coronary Syndrome

ArticleYear
Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers and cardiovascular outcomes in elderly patients: a population-based study.
    The Canadian journal of cardiology, 2008, Volume: 24, Issue:8

    Topics: Acute Coronary Syndrome; Aged; Amlodipine; Angina Pectoris; Calcium Channel Blockers; Canada; Cohort

2008