Angina
- Treat CAD risk + ischemic symptoms
- Beta blocker or CCB for symptom control
- Nitrates relieve acute episodes
- Add/switch antianginal if symptoms persist
- ranolazine is useful without lowering BP
- Revascularize when anatomy/symptoms warrant
- Never combine nitrates with PDE5 inhibitors
Use at a glance
- Treat CAD risk + ischemic symptoms
Practical pearls
- Nitrates relieve acute episodes
Other practical pearls
- Beta blocker or CCB for symptom control
Choosing treatment
- Add/switch antianginal if symptoms persist
- ranolazine is useful without lowering BP
- Revascularize when anatomy/symptoms warrant
- Never combine nitrates with PDE5 inhibitors
Self-check
- Which antianginal is useful without lowering BP?
Ranolazine. - Which classes control angina symptoms?
Beta blocker or CCB.
Drugs used for this (12)
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