Angina Management Flashcards
1
Q
1st line for angina?
A
All patients - aspirin + statin unless contraindication
Beta-blocker or CCB (depending on contraindications/preference etc)
2
Q
Type of CCB that should be used and when?
A
Monotherapy - rate-limiting - verapamil, diltiazem
Combi with BB - dihydropyridine - amlodipine, MR nifedipine
3
Q
Angina is refractory to initial combi treatment?
A
Titrate drugs up to max tolerated dose
4
Q
Pt on monotherapy, can’t tolerate CCB, add what?
A
Long-acting nitrate
Ivabradine
Nicorandil
Ranolazine
