"Generx is believed to
work by stimulating the growth of new microvascular blood
vessels (angiogenesis) in the heart, thereby relieving myocardial
ischemia and the associated chest pain, through improved
blood flow," stated Prediman K. Shah, M.D., a trial investigator
and director of Cedars-Sinai's Division of Cardiology and
Atherosclerosis Research Center, as well as holder of the
hospital's Shapell and Webb Family Endowed Chair in Cardiology.
"Current approaches for the treatment of chronic angina
include drug therapy, such as beta-blockers, calcium channel
blockers, and/or long-acting nitrates and mechanical revascularization,
such as angioplasty, stent, or bypass surgery. However, many
patients continue to suffer from angina symptoms which impact
their health and their ongoing quality of life," said Shah. |