Definitions Flashcards
1
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ANTIANGINAL DRUGS
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Drugs used for the treatment of the coronary heart disease (CHD).
2
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CORONARY HEART DISEASE:
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CORONARY HEART DISEASE: Pathological condition of the myocardium, which occurs as a result of a mismatch between myocardial need for O2 and delivery of O2 to myocardium.
3
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CALCIUM CHANNELS -
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serves for the entry of calcium into the cell.
4
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Principles of medical treatment of CHD
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- Increased coronary blood flow
- Decreased heart function and O2 myocardial consumption
- relief of pain
- antithrombotic treatment
- fight against cardiac arrhythmias
- elimination of risk factors
5
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Most effective antianginal groups of drug:
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Organic nitrates
β-blockers
Calcium antagonists