Abstract
The effects of beta-adrenoceptor antagonists, calcium channel blockers and long acting nitrates on white blood cell (WBC) aggregation were studied in patients with ischaemic heart disease. WBC aggregation was significantly increased by beta-adrenoceptor antagonists (P = 0.011) but was unaffected by either calcium channel blockers or long acting nitrates. Enhanced WBC aggregation promotes microvascular occlusion and damage.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 272-274 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 1992 |
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