Angina Treatment Flashcards
1
Q
What is the immediate treatment for stable angina?
A
GTN spray / tablets
2
Q
What is the recommended long term treatment for stable angina?
What should you do if this is not tolerated?
A
Beta blockers - BB
If beta blockers not tolerated, give patient a calcium channel blocker - CCB
3
Q
What lifestyle advice is given to patients with stable angina?
Name at least 3
A
- smoking cessation
- diet and exercise advice
- reducing alcohol consumption
- reducing BMI if possible
4
Q
What are the three As of the secondary prevention of angina?
A
Aspirin
Atorvastatin
ACE inhibitors
5
Q
What surgical method is often offered to patients with ´proximal or extensive disease on CTCA?
A
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - PCI
6
Q
What surgical method is offered to patients with severe stenosis?
A
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft - CABG
