Abstract
Introduction. Age-related changes in the cardiovascular system
lead to a decrease in its reserve adaptive capabilities and an
increase in the likelihood of developing diseases under stress and
overstrain. A number of experiments have proven the significant
role of emotional overstrain and stress in the development of
cardiovascular diseases. The high incidence of the circulatory
system, the long course and severity of diseases in elderly and old
people determine the relevance of the search for treatment using
effective and safe drugs.
Aim: iinvestigate the effect of a combination of ATP-LONG and
molsidomine on the functional state of the myocardium of young
and old rats under chronic soft stress.
Materials and methods. In experiments on young (10 months)
and old (24 months) male Wistar rats, the cardiotropic and cardioprotective activity of the combination of the metabolic cardioprotector ATP-LONG and the vasodilator molsidomine was
studied under conditions of chronic soft stress. Results. The negative impact of chronic soft stress on the
bioelectrical activity of the myocardium – a violation of the
processes of repolarization, conduction and contractility of the
heart was found in young rats. The combination of ATP-LONG
and molsidomine normalized the bioelectrical activity of the
myocardium and increased its resistance to stress factors. In old
rats under the influence of chronic stress, signs of impaired
repolarization and electrical instability of the heart were more
significant than in young animals. The combination ATP-LONG
and molsidomine prevented the damaging effect of chronic stress
and contributed to the normalization of the electrophysiological
parameters of the myocardium of old rats.
Conclusions. The results of experiments indicate the pharmacological cardiotropic activity of the combination of ATPLONG and molsidomine in young and old rats with chronic soft
stress.
Keywords: young rats, old rats, chronic soft stress, myocardium,
electrocardiogram, bioelectrical activity of the heart, ATP-LONG,
molsidomine, cardioprotective effect.
Publisher
National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine
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