The Effect of Valium on Myocardial Blood Flow

1 December 1976

journal article
research article
Published by Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Radiology

Vol. 121 (3) , 541-544
https://doi.org/10.1148/121.3.541

Abstract

The effect of Valium on coronary blood flow was studied. In 18 patients undergoing coronary angiography, total and regional myocardial blood flow was determined by the ¹³³Xe wash-out technique. A total of 39 pre- and 39 post-Valium injection wash-out curves were constructed. Results indicate (99% confidence) that intravenous Valium injection (0.1 mg∕kg body weight) decreases myocardial blood flow 12–15%.

Keywords

BLOOD
FLOW DYNAMICS
CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY
CORONARY VESSELS
EFFECTS OF DRUGS ON
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HEART
COMPLICATION OF DRUG USE
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