GTN Flashcards

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GTN Indication

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-myocardial ischemia
-cardio pulmonary oedema
-control of hypertension for hospital transfer or STEMI

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GTN Mechanism

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Vasodilator, acts on vascular smooth muscle to cause venous and arterial dilation with has predominantly affect on veins (pre load) and therefore affect afterload

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