CV: Anti-Angina Flashcards

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Mechanism of Ranolazine

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late Na+ current –> improve myocardial perfusion(in failing heart, late Na+ current extends the amt of time it takes for muscle to repolarize)** does not affect HR, contractile force or blood vessels

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General Mechanism for Nitrates

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prodrug, converted to NO to vasodilate

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Nitroprusside

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acts in same way as nitrates (through NO)no tolerance bc doesn’t act through mitochondria aldehyde dehydrogenase

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Mechanism for Ca Channel Antagonists (Dihydropyridines)

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vasodilate the arterioles

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Mechanism for Ca Channel Antagonists (Non-dihydropyridines)

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vasodilate the arteriolesat the heart: slow HR & decrease myocardial contraction

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Mechanism for Beta-blockers

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decreased contractile force

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