Method for inhibiting myocardial cell necrosis and preserving heart function during myocardial ischemia and/or reperfusion
US5256688A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 1991 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2011 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/44
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method is provided for inhibiting myocardial cell necrosis and improving myocardial function during myocardial ischemia and/or reperfusion by locally administering to the heart a potent potassium channel activator such as pinacidil or cromakalim.
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