Anti-Anginal Drugs Flashcards
How are oxygen demand and supply matched up to each other?
Through control of the coronary blood flow - NOT because of increased O2 extraction
When does coronary blood flow occur?
Most of it occurs during diastole
What are factors that contribute to myocardial O2 demand?
Heart Rate
Wall Tension
Contractility
What are the factors that contribute to myocardial O2 supply?
Diastolic Perfusion Pressure
Coronary Resistance
O2 Carrying Capacity
When does myocardial ischemia occur?
When myocardial demand surpasses supply
What is the most common cause of myocardial ischemia?
Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease - often with manifestation of Angina Pectoris
How does severe aortic stenosis cause myocardial ischemia?
It causes high wall tension that can cause ischemia
What is the cause of Prinzmetal’s Angina?
Acute Coronary Vasospasm
What are the actions of nitrate drugs?
Vasodilation
Is the relaxation action of NO endothelium dependent?
No. Relaxation Is ENDOTHELIUM-INDEPENDENT.
Where do most of the actions of nitrates occur?
Systemic circulation - major venodilatory effects
What are the effects of nitrates?
- Decreased venous return
- Reduced LV wall tension
- Reduced after load
- Direct coronary artery vasodilation
Nitrate Indications
Angina Pectoris
Hypertensive Emergencies
Congestive Heart Failure
What are the 2 major nitrates?
Nitroglycerin
Isosorbide Mono/Dinitrate
What is the ROA of nitroglycerin that is often used?
Sublingual