Efficacy of nifedipine and metoprolol in the early treatment of unstable angina in the coronary care unit: Findings from the Holland Interuniversity Nifedipine/metoprolol Trial (HINT)

A multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial of nifedipine, metoprolol and their combination was conducted in 338 patients with unstable angina (hospital admission diagnosis) who had not previously received treatment with a β blocker. In addition, nifedipine was compared with placebo in 177 patients who were receiving β blockers upon hospital admission. The main outcome event was the recurrence of ischemia or progression to myocardial infarction within 48 hours. Trial medication effects are expressed as ratios of event rates relative to placebo, e.g., for nifedipine as the... Mehr ...