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Therapeutic effect and potential mechanism of Fufang Danshen dripping pills for stable coronary heart disease: a randomized controlled trial

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Furthermore, we utilized mass spectrometry analysis, network pharmacology, and lipidomics to predict the potential mechanisms of FFDS in the treatment of SCHD.ResultsFollowing treatment, FFDS demonstrated significant improvements in serum triglyceride levels (P=0.013) and a reduction in the frequency of angina episodes (P=0.021).

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Ischemia with no obstructed coronary arteries and microvascular testing procedures: a review of utility, pharmacotherapy, and current challenges

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Ischemia with no obstructive coronary arteries (INOCA) is an increasingly recognized condition in patients presenting with angina and positive stress tests but without significant coronary artery stenosis. Long-term management approaches for INOCA patients, including pharmacologic therapies and lifestyle interventions, are reviewed.

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Clinical development and proof of principle testing of new regenerative vascular endothelial growth factor-D therapy for refractory angina: rationale and design of the phase 2 ReGenHeart trial

Open Heart

Background Despite tremendous therapeutic advancements, a significant proportion of coronary artery disease patients suffer from refractory angina pectoris, that is, quality-of-life-compromising angina that is non-manageable with established pharmacological and interventional treatment options.

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Relationship between ALDH2 Gene Polymorphism and Vasodilative Effect of Nitroglycerin on Coronary Arteries

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

In the present study, we enrolled 427 patients with suspected angina pectoris. In the present study, we enrolled 427 patients with suspected angina pectoris. However, no study investigated the association between ALDH2 gene polymorphism and the vasodilation of coronary arteries following intracoronary administration of nitroglycerin.

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American College of Cardiology ACC.24 Late-breaking Science and Guidelines Session Summary

DAIC

24 will focus on the following three current guideline updates: American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines 2023 Atrial Fibrillation Guideline - Pharmacology II: Strokes vs. Bleeds, What Do the Guidelines Tell Us About Practical Management in A-fib? The Guidelines Sessions at ACC.24

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The efficacy of traditional Chinese herbal medicine across multiple cardiovascular diseases: an umbrella review of systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

The favorable efficacy of CHM was primarily presented on five main conditions, coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure, restenosis, and angina pectoris. The favorable efficacy of CHM was primarily presented on five main conditions, coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure, restenosis, and angina pectoris.

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Chest pain, a ‘normal’ ECG, a 'normal trop', and low HEART and EDACS scores: Discharge home? Stress test? Many errors here.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

ST-elevation myocardial infarction after pharmacologic persantine stress test in a patient with Wellens’ syndrome. And IF this is the 1st time that this 60-year old is having exertional chest pain — then this fits the definition of " unstable " angina. Lancet 2015 6. Patel J, Alattar F, Koneru J, et al. Case Rep Emerg Med 2014 7.