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research Minoxidil in patients with chronic left heart failure: contrasting hemodynamic and clinical effects in a controlled trial. 109 citations , July 1984 in “Circulation” Minoxidil helps heart function but doesn't improve exercise ability and may cause complications.
research Effects of Nitrendipine (BAY e 5009), Nifedipine, Verapamil, Phentolamine, Papaverine, and Minoxidil on Contractions of Isolated Rabbit Aortic Smooth Muscle 47 citations , November 1982 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” Nitrendipine and nifedipine effectively block muscle contractions, while papaverine relaxes them and minoxidil needs high amounts to work.
research Control plasma renin activity and changes in sympathetic tone as determinants of minoxidil-induced increase in plasma renin activity. 57 citations , February 1975 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Minoxidil boosts plasma renin activity, influenced by control plasma renin activity and changes in sympathetic tone.
research Minoxidil opens mitochondrial KATP channels and confers cardioprotection 28 citations , January 2004 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Minoxidil protects heart and improves recovery.
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