Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases

Question 1

Stable Angina

Answer 1

Lifestyle advice
Aspirin
Statin (atorvastatin 20mg for primary prevention, 80mg for secondary prevention)
Measure liver function, HDL, LDL, full cholesterol, triglycerides

Question 2

STEMI

Answer 2

Percutaneous coronary intervention within 90-120 mins of diagnosis
Bivalirudin (thrombin inhibitor)
Aspirin
Clopidogrel

Question 3

All ACS

Answer 3

Aspirin
Statin
Beta blocker
ACE inhibitors
Nitrates