Life Sciences
Recent findings in life sciences described by J.P. Macher and colleagues
Published in Blood Weekly, July 2nd, 2009
"Ivabradine is a novel pure heart rate-lowering agent that selectively and specifically inhibits pacemaker I-f current. lvabradine has been shown to have antianginal and anti-ischaemic properties in patients with stable angina pectoris. Because f channels are also present in the retina, visual symptoms represent a potential adverse effect of ivabradine that may affect driving performance," scientists in Marseille, France report.
"The aim of the study was to investigate whether visual symptoms reported after repeated administration of ivabradine at high doses could affect driving performance. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted in...
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Source: Blood Weekly (2009-07-02)
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