INORGANIC NITRITE TO IMPROVE CARDIOPULMONARY HEMODYNAMICS

摘要

Disclosed herein are methods for treating acute or chronic heart failure using inorganic nitrite, such as sodium nitrite. Sodium nitrite is a naturally occurring compound that is commonly used as a preservative in meats. Due to its vasodilative properties and involvement in the nitric oxide pathway, drug development companies and researchers are also investigating sodium nitrite as a therapeutic agent.