Studies of the cardiovascular effects of inotropic agents and vasodilators on the pulmonary and systemic circulation in man

Many drugs have recently been introduced for the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. These drugs may primarily affect the heart or components of the peripheral circulation and may have adverse as well as beneficial effects. Although animal studies can give some indication of the mode of action, such drugs should be evaluated both by measurement of their effects on the circulation and by appropriate clinical trials to determine if there is any useful benefit. In this dissertation this principle has been applied to inotropic and vasodilator drugs used for treating heart failure and hypertension.

Grantor dc:publisher

The University of Edinburgh

Year dc:date.issued

1988

Author dc:creator

• Wathen, Christopher George

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/1842/27032

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:era.ed.ac.uk:1842/27032