Curative effect and safety of diltiazem in treatment of patients with unstable angina

Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of taking diltiazem orally for patients with unstable angina(UA).Methods 56 patients with UA were divided into two groups.27 patients in control group were given normal anti-angina teeatment,29 patients in diltiazem group were given diltiazem 30 mg orally,three times a day for one week,on the basis of normal treatment.The symptom,electrocardiogram,heart rate,blood pressure and adverse effect were observed in two groups.Results The clinical total effective rate was higher in diltiazem group than this in control group(P0.05).There was no obvious difference in blood pressure between two group(P0.05).The heart rate in diltiazem group is lower than this in control group(P0.05).Conclusion Taking diltiazem orally for patients with UA is effective and safe,and there is no severe side effect.