CV: Anti-Angina Flashcards
1
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Mechanism of Ranolazine
A
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
2
Q
General Mechanism for Nitrates
A
prodrug, converted to NO to vasodilate
3
Q
Nitroprusside
A
acts in same way as nitrates (through NO)no tolerance bc doesn’t act through mitochondria aldehyde dehydrogenase
4
Q
Mechanism for Ca Channel Antagonists (Dihydropyridines)
A
vasodilate the arterioles
5
Q
Mechanism for Ca Channel Antagonists (Non-dihydropyridines)
A
vasodilate the arteriolesat the heart: slow HR & decrease myocardial contraction
6
Q
Mechanism for Beta-blockers
A
decreased contractile force