Thirty-one patients were investigated with radionudide ventri -culography for assessment of tlhe effects of Nifedipine ( NIF ) on the LV function^ NIF improves the pumping function of LV, markedly , after oral therapy, Mean LVEDV increased 15ml/mz, mean LVESV decreased 2.4ml/m2 and SV increased 17 ml/m2._ LVEF increased to 0. 56 ( P