American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 79, Issue 3 , Pages 328-333 , 1 February 1997

Enalapril Reduces QTc Dispersion in Mild Congestive Heart Failure Secondary to Coronary Artery Disease

  • Craig S. Barr, MB, MRCP

      Affiliations

    • Departments of Clinical Pharmacology and Medical Physics, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, United Kingdom
    • ,
  • Abdelwahab A. Naas, MB

      Affiliations

    • Departments of Clinical Pharmacology and Medical Physics, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, United Kingdom
    • ,
  • Michael Fenwick

      Affiliations

    • Departments of Clinical Pharmacology and Medical Physics, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, United Kingdom
    • ,
  • Allan D. Struthers, MD

      Affiliations

    • Departments of Clinical Pharmacology and Medical Physics, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, United Kingdom
    • Corresponding Author InformationAllan D. Struthers, MD, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY, United Kingdom.

Received 30 May 1996 ,Accepted 7 August 1996.

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American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 79, Issue 3 , Pages 328-333 , 1 February 1997

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