Heart rate drug may keep arteries young, study suggests

NCT ID NCT02584439

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a heart-rate-lowering drug called ivabradine can improve the flexibility of arteries in healthy people. 20 volunteers with a resting heart rate of 70 or higher took either the drug or a placebo for 8 days. Researchers measured artery stiffness and other heart-related factors to see if a slower heart rate helps keep blood vessels healthy.

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  • Department of Pharmacology, Rouen university Hospital

    Rouen, 76000, France

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