Copyright © 1990 by the European Society of Cardiology.
© 1990 The European Society of Cardiology
Haemodynamics in postural hypotension – effects of the β-adrenoceptor partial agonist xamoterol, and pindolol
Department of Clinical Physiology, Frederiksberg Hospital Frederiksberg, Denmark
Beta-andrenoceptor agents have been used in the treatment of postural hypotension and agonist activity found to be important. The effects of xamoterol and pindolol on standing haemodynamics were compared in this study. Xamoterol was found to be of significant benefit, but pindolol was ineffective. Xamoterol may therefore be useful in the treatment of postural hypotension.