Title: Ranolazine in Heart Failure With Preserved Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Microvascular Dysfunction: Case Report and Literature Review.
Authors: D'Elia, Emilia; Fiocca, Luigi; Ferrero, Paolo; Iacovoni, Attilio; Baio, Pierangelo; Medolago, Giuseppe; Duino, Vincenzo; Gori, Mauro; Gavazzi, Antonello; Senni, Michele
Abstract: The article presents a case study of a 68 year old male patient with a history of systemic hypertension and transient ischemic attacks who presented to physicians with mild dyspnea. A discussion of diagnostic testing and a myocardial scintigraphy which were performed on the patient is presented. The use of ranolazine in the patient which was given to treat heart failure with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction is discussed.
Subjects: ENZYME inhibitors; CARDIAC output; DYSPNEA; LEFT heart ventricle; HEART physiology; HEART beat; HEART failure; ISCHEMIA; HEALTH outcome assessment; TREATMENT effectiveness
Publication: Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 2013, Vol 53, Issue 6, p665
ISSN: 0091-2700
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1002/jcph.80

Ranolazine in Heart Failure With Preserved Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Microvascular Dysfunction: Case Report and Literature Review.

D'Elia, Emilia; Fiocca, Luigi; Ferrero, Paolo; Iacovoni, Attilio; Baio, Pierangelo; Medolago, Giuseppe; Duino, Vincenzo; Gori, Mauro; Gavazzi, Antonello; Senni, Michele