Protective Effects From Carbon Monoxide Provided By Anti-Angina Drug In Animal Model

An international research team, led from the University of Leeds, has found that a common anti-angina drug could help protect the heart against carbon monoxide poisoning. Animal studies have shown that the anti-angina drug ranolazine can significantly reduce the number of deaths from arrhythmias - irregular or abnormally paced heartbeats - that have been triggered by carbon monoxide. The findings could have important implications for the development of a protective treatment for adults and children who have been exposed to toxic levels of the gas... via Health News from Medical News Today Read More Here..