Research progress in the application of ivabradine in children with cardiovascular diseases
JIANG Lu
Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University/National Key Clinical Specialty/Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders/National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders/China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Chongqing 400014, China
Abstract：Ivabradine, as a specific If current inhibitor, has been widely used in the treatment of chronic heart failure in adults due to its ability to reduce heart rate without affecting myocardial contractility and blood pressure. It has also shown good effects in various types of tachyarrhythmias. However, the application of ivabradine in pediatric cardiovascular diseases still faces many limitations. This article reviews the current research progress on the use of ivabradine in treating pediatric cardiovascular diseases both domestically and internationally, aiming to provide guidance for pediatric cardiologists. Citation:Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics, 2024, 26(7): 782-788
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