Scientific and practical peer-reviewed journal for cardiologists and general practice physicians. Issued since 2005
ISSN 1819-6446 (Print) ISSN 2225-3653 (Online)
G.N. Gorokchovskaya, M.M. Petina*
Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry. Delegatskaya ul. 20/1, Moscow, 127473 Russia
Beta-blockers application in modern cardiologic practice is reviewed with focus on beta-blocker advantages in treatment of patients with arterial hypertension associated with ischemic heart disease. Bisoprolol usage specifics caused by its pharmacokinetics and a pharmacodynamics are specially considered. Bisoprolol advantages in patients with chronic heart failure and a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are presented. All data are supported by results of randomized clinical trails.
Key words: arterial hypertension, ischemic heart disease, beta-blockers, bisoprolol.
Rational Pharmacother. Card. 2009;4:58-64
*Corresponding author: mariapetina (at) mail.ru