申请人:ELI LILLY AND COMPANY
公开号:EP0898963A2
公开(公告)日:1999-03-03
The invention provides methods for the modulation of cardiac function by the administration of a growth hormone secretagogue, which results in an increase in the levels of endogenous growth hormone. Also provided are methods for the treatment of congestive heart failure by the administration of a growth hormone secretagogue. Further provided are methods for the treatment of congestive heart failure by the administration of a growth hormone secretagogue in combination with a growth hormone releasing hormone, or in combination with an antihypertensive agent, diuretic, or other suitable agents.
本发明提供了通过服用生长激素促泌剂来调节心脏功能的方法,这种促泌剂可提高内源性生长激素的水平。本发明还提供了通过服用生长激素分泌物治疗充血性心力衰竭的方法。此外,还提供了通过服用生长激素促泌剂与生长激素释放激素联合,或与降压药、利尿剂或其他合适的药物联合,治疗充血性心力衰竭的方法。