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phentolamine and Acute Coronary Syndrome

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

Phentolamine: A nonselective alpha-adrenergic antagonist. It is used in the treatment of hypertension and hypertensive emergencies, pheochromocytoma, vasospasm of RAYNAUD DISEASE and frostbite, clonidine withdrawal syndrome, impotence, and peripheral vascular disease.
phentolamine : A substituted aniline that is 3-aminophenol in which the hydrogens of the amino group are replaced by 4-methylphenyl and 4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-ylmethyl groups respectively. An alpha-adrenergic antagonist, it is used for the treatment of hypertension.

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
"We are reporting on the treatment of a patient with cocaine-associated acute coronary syndrome (CAACS) who did not benefit from standard therapy, but who eventually responded positively to phentolamine, an alpha-adrenergic receptor antagonist."7.73Phentolamine therapy for cocaine-association acute coronary syndrome (CAACS). ( Chan, GM; Hoffman, RS; Nelson, LS; Price, D; Sharma, R, 2006)

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
Chan, GM1
Sharma, R1
Price, D1
Hoffman, RS1
Nelson, LS1

Other Studies

1 other study available for phentolamine and Acute Coronary Syndrome

ArticleYear
Phentolamine therapy for cocaine-association acute coronary syndrome (CAACS).
    Journal of medical toxicology : official journal of the American College of Medical Toxicology, 2006, Volume: 2, Issue:3

    Topics: Acute Coronary Syndrome; Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists; Adult; Cocaine; Electrocardiography; Humans;

2006