[Use of peripheral vasodilators and beta-adrenergic blockaders in the acute period of myocardial infarction (hemodynamic and metabolic aspects)].

The paper reports hemodynamic and biochemical findings in 76 patients with acute myocardial infarction on the basis of which the patients were treated with either peripheral vasodilators (sodium nitroprusside) or beta-blockers (obsidan). Changes in hemodynamic patterns and myocardial metabolism in response to treatment are described. It is concluded that careful hemodynamic and metabolic monitoring is essential in the management of acute myocardial infarction, particularly, where agents affecting the spread of necrotic areas are administered.