Scientific and practical peer-reviewed journal for cardiologists and general practice physicians. Issued since 2005
ISSN 1819-6446 (Print) ISSN 2225-3653 (Online)
V.P. Lupanov*
Institute of Clinical Cardiology named after A.L. Myasnikov, Russian Cardiology Research and Production Complex. Tretya Cherepkovskaya ul. 15a, Moscow, 121552 Russia
Review is devoted to the role of modern beta-blocker nebivolol in the treatment of stable ischemic heart disease (IHD). The mode of nebivolol anti-ischemic activity is considered, as well as its use particularities in IHD patients with different concomitant diseases. Nebivolol effects are compared with these of other beta-blockers and other antianginal drugs in terms of angina symptoms reduction, quality of life improvement and decrease in cardiovascular complications risk.
Key words: stable angina pectoris, ischemic heart disease, beta-blockers, nebivolol, mode of action.
Rational Pharmacother. Card. 2012;8(4):554-560
*Corresponding author: lupanovvp@mail.ru