Angina Flashcards
1
Q
medications given in angina
A
aspirin and a statin
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sublingual glyceryl trinitrate to abort angina attacks
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beta-blocker or a calcium channel blocker first-line based
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beta-blocker then use a longer-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (e.g. amlodipine, modified-release nifedipine)
2
Q
FIRST LINE based to give for Angina
A
beta-blocker or a calcium channel blocker is used first-line to prevent angina attacks