Cardiology: Angina Flashcards
1
Q
What is the treatment for relief of accute angina?
A
GTN spray
2
Q
What is the first line treatemt for angina?
A
Beta blocker
OR calcium channel blocker
3
Q
What calcium channel blockers do you have to use on their own and which ones can you use with a beta blocker?
A
Verapamil and diltiazem can be used on their own
Nifedine can be used with a beta blocker
4
Q
If a patient is still getting angina symptoms despite beta blocker and calcium channel blocker what drugs are used next?
A
Long acting nitrate Ivabradine Nicorandil Ranolazine Assessment for PCI/CABG
5
Q
How does ivabradine work?
A
Acts on the funny current to reduce cardiac pacemaker activity
6
Q
What are the long term effects of nitrates?
A
Nitrate tolerance leading tor educed efficacy
