METHODS FOR THE REDUCTION OF MYOCARDIAL REPERFUSION INJURY

摘要

This invention relates to a method to treat a heart attack victim to reduce heart muscle damage. In particular, the invention relates to a method to reduce myocardial reperfusion injury by selectively administering a nonhypotensive amount of a compound that selectively activates adenosine-1 receptor, a compound that selectively activates adenosine-2 receptor, or a adenosine, all in the presence of an effective amount of lidocaine.