The Influence of Heart Rate Reduction Upon Central Arterial Pressure in Younger and Older Healthy Individuals

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of slowing heart rate upon both central and peripheral blood pressures using a medication called Ivabradine which slows heart rate without affecting heart contraction, and to compare the effects of ivabradine to a traditional blood pressure lowering medication called metoprolol (which is a beta-blocker).

Timeline

Start

2008-10

Primary completion

2011-12

Completion

2011-12

Drugs

Indications