Ellahham S H, Charlon V, Abassi Z, Calis K A, Choucair W K
Division of Cardiology, Washington Hospital Center, DC 20010, USA.
Clin Cardiol. 2000 Nov;23(11):803-7. doi: 10.1002/clc.4960231128.
The endothelin system appears to play an important role in the pathophysiology of congestive heart failure (CHF). Endothelin receptor antagonists represent a novel class of agents that are being evaluated for their potential benefits in treating various cardiovascular disorders. Bosentan is an orally active endothelin receptor antagonist that has been studied for the treatment of CHF. Early clinical experience with bosentan has confirmed some benefits on hemodynamic parameters in patients with CHF. Its role in slowing the progression of the disease and improving survival remains to be elucidated.
内皮素系统似乎在充血性心力衰竭(CHF)的病理生理学中发挥重要作用。内皮素受体拮抗剂是一类新型药物,目前正在评估其在治疗各种心血管疾病方面的潜在益处。波生坦是一种口服活性内皮素受体拮抗剂,已被用于研究治疗CHF。波生坦的早期临床经验已证实对CHF患者的血流动力学参数有一些益处。其在减缓疾病进展和提高生存率方面的作用仍有待阐明。