Title of article
Ranolazine for Angina in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Author/Authors
Amin, Akhtar Department of Internal Medicine - Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA , Kim, Bernard Department of Cardiology - Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ, USA
Pages
3
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1
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3
Abstract
Ranolazine is an antianginal and works by inhibiting late-sodium current (INaL). However, its use is limited mostly to patients with
coronary artery disease. However, literature has shown its potential benefit in relieving angina in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Hereby, we discuss two cases where ranolazine led to improvement in angina refractory to beta-blockers. In conclusion, ranolazine
can be considered as a potential antianginal drug in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy refractory to beta-blockers.
Keywords
Ranolazine , Angina , Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Journal title
Case Reports in Cardiology
Serial Year
2018
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2611384
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