There are described benzofuran and benzothiophene derivatives of the general formula (1), process for their preparation and pharmaceutical or veterinary preparations containing them. These may be used particularly in the treatment of pathological syndromes of the cardiovascular system.There are described benzofuran and benzothiophene derivatives of the general formula (1), process for their preparation and pharmaceutical or veterinary preparations containing them. These may be used particularly in the treatment of pathological syndromes of the cardiovascular system.