Title of article :
Ranolazine for Angina in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Author/Authors :
Amin, Akhtar Department of Internal Medicine - Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA , Kim, Bernard Department of Cardiology - Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Ranolazine is an antianginal and works by inhibiting late-sodium current (INaL). However, its use is limited mostly to patients with
coronary artery disease. However, literature has shown its potential benefit in relieving angina in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Hereby, we discuss two cases where ranolazine led to improvement in angina refractory to beta-blockers. In conclusion, ranolazine
can be considered as a potential antianginal drug in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy refractory to beta-blockers.
Keywords :
Ranolazine , Angina , Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Journal title :
Case Reports in Cardiology