Management of myocardial ischemia. Is ranolazine needed? For all or some patients with myocardial ischemia?

Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2012 Dec;13(17):2429-32. doi: 10.1517/14656566.2012.741592. Epub 2012 Nov 4.

Abstract

This editorial refers to 'Should ranolazine be used for all patients with ischemic heart disease or only for symptomatic patients with stable angina or for those with refractory angina pectoris? A critical appraisal' by U Thadani also published in this issue.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Acetanilides / therapeutic use*
  • Cardiotonic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Myocardial Ischemia / drug therapy*
  • Piperazines / therapeutic use*
  • Ranolazine
  • Sodium Channel Blockers / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Acetanilides
  • Cardiotonic Agents
  • Piperazines
  • Sodium Channel Blockers
  • Ranolazine