Copyright © 1990 by the European Society of Cardiology.
© 1990 The European Society of Cardiology
Effect of xamoterol on haemodynamics and plasma catecholamines in chronic heart failure

Department of Cardiology, Hôpital Militaire du Val-de-Crâce Paris
* Department of Biochemistry, Hôpital Militaire du Val-de-Crâce Paris
ICI-Pharma Cergy, France
The effects of xamoterol on haemodynamics and plasma catecholamines were studied at rest and after exercise in patients with mild to moderate heart failure, using a symptom-limited exercise test. Exercise duration and myocardial efficiency were significantly increased, and heart rate on maximal exercise was reduced despite increased catecholamine levels.