Does the high dose of nifedipine pose a risk to the heart?

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – According to a new study, the high dose of nifedipine, prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure, can cause sudden cardiac arrest caused by sudden arrhythmia. The researchers reviewed the studies on the effect of nifedipine and amlodipine: it would be necessary to limit the prescription of the high dose of nifedipine, while amlodipine does not present a similar risk , according to the eyes.

Deaths from heart disease outnumber cancers, colon, breast, prostate, AIDS, influenza and car accidents. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

The study was conducted by a team of Danish and Dutch researchers and is based on health data concerning 60,000 people, including 10,000 under nifedipine.

The results of the study were presented at the annual conference of the European Heart Association, which was recently held in Lisbon. The recommendations of the study recommended limiting the prescribed doses of nifedipine.