Antianginal Drugs - 24

Question 1

Angina pectoris

Answer 1

Chest pain due to decreased blood flow (ischemia) to the heart

Question 2

Atherosclerosis

Answer 2

Fatty degeneration of arteries due to accumulation of cholesterol plaques

Question 3

Coronary artery

Answer 3

Artery that supplies blood flow to the heart

Question 4

Coronary artery disease

Answer 4

Condition due to atherosclerosis and insufficient blood flow to the heart

Question 5

Exertional angina

Answer 5

Angina pectoris caused by increased physical exertion

Question 6

Ischemia

Answer 6

Insufficient blood flow to a tissue

Question 7

Variant or prinzmetal angina

Answer 7

Angina pectoris caused by vasospasm of the coronary arteries