Cor Vasa 2000, 41(6):299-301
Antibiotics in the treatment of the acute coronary syndrome
- Interní klinika Fakultní nemocnice Motol a 2. lékařské fakulty Univerzity Karlovy, Praha, Česká republika
The formulation of the infectious theory of the development of atherosclerosis was associated with efforts to treat acute forms of coronary artery disease with antibiotics targeted against the most probable pathogens, Chlamydia pneumoniae and Helicobacter pylori. Whereas experimental studies showed promising results, recent clinical trials have failed to provide a satisfactory answer. More valuable information is expected to be furnished by randomized double-blind placebo-controlled studies just under way.
Keywords: Infection; Inflammation; Acute Coronary Syndrome; Antibiotics
Published: June 1, 2000 Show citation