Interv Akut Kardiol. 2010;9(3):147-150
Trimetazidine is a selective inhibitor of 3-ketoacyl-coenzyme A-thiolase. After its administration during hypoxia β-oxidation of free fatty
acid is blocked with metabolic switch in favour of glucose oxidation. During glucose oxidation less oxygen is consumed for production
of one molecule of adenosine triphosphate. As a result, the cell acidosis and its consequences are attenuated. Studies with trimetazidine
during revascularization procedures, which support the favourable effect of trimetazidine on severity of ischemia, myocardial necrosis
and ischemic-reperfusion injury, are reviewed in this article.
Published: June 1, 2010 Show citation