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How does Ranolazine work to alleviate angina symptoms?
How does Ranolazine work to alleviate angina symptoms?
- By improving oxygen intake in the lungs
- By inhibiting persistent sodium currents to lower intracellular calcium (correct)
- By blocking calcium channels to reduce heart muscle tension
- By increasing heart rate to enhance blood flow
What is the primary purpose of using a transdermal nitroglycerin patch for the treatment of angina?
What is the primary purpose of using a transdermal nitroglycerin patch for the treatment of angina?
- To decrease heart's oxygen requirements (correct)
- To stabilize blood pressure during angina episodes
- To eliminate the need for other medications
- To increase heart rate during exercise
In patients with stable angina, when should nitrate-free intervals ideally occur?
In patients with stable angina, when should nitrate-free intervals ideally occur?
- 10 pm to 10 am (correct)
- 8 am to 8 pm
- 4 pm to 4 am
- 12 pm to 12 am
What is a significant physiological factor affecting the timing of nitrate-free intervals in patients with rest angina?
What is a significant physiological factor affecting the timing of nitrate-free intervals in patients with rest angina?
During which time frame should patients with rest angina ideally use their nitrate patch?
During which time frame should patients with rest angina ideally use their nitrate patch?
What is the primary function of dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers like amlodipine?
What is the primary function of dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers like amlodipine?
What is a potential side effect associated with the use of calcium channel blockers?
What is a potential side effect associated with the use of calcium channel blockers?
Which non-dihydropyridine has a greater negative inotropic effect than amlodipine?
Which non-dihydropyridine has a greater negative inotropic effect than amlodipine?
What should be avoided when using non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers?
What should be avoided when using non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers?
What is the main mechanism of action for nitrates used in treating angina?
What is the main mechanism of action for nitrates used in treating angina?
Which drug is classified as a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker?
Which drug is classified as a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker?
Which type of angina is non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker particularly useful for?
Which type of angina is non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker particularly useful for?
What effect do nitrates primarily have on the cardiovascular system?
What effect do nitrates primarily have on the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary benefit of β-blockers in patients who have had a prior myocardial infarction (MI)?
What is the primary benefit of β-blockers in patients who have had a prior myocardial infarction (MI)?
Which β-blocker is the prototype and is not cardio-selective?
Which β-blocker is the prototype and is not cardio-selective?
What is a significant contraindication for the use of β-blockers?
What is a significant contraindication for the use of β-blockers?
Which class of drugs is primarily used as arteriolar vasodilators?
Which class of drugs is primarily used as arteriolar vasodilators?
What effect do calcium channel blockers (CCBs) have on myocardial oxygen demand during effort-induced angina?
What effect do calcium channel blockers (CCBs) have on myocardial oxygen demand during effort-induced angina?
Which calcium channel blocker is primarily effective in relaxing coronary arteries and improving vasospastic angina?
Which calcium channel blocker is primarily effective in relaxing coronary arteries and improving vasospastic angina?
What is the recommended approach for discontinuing β-blocker therapy to avoid complications?
What is the recommended approach for discontinuing β-blocker therapy to avoid complications?
Which non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker primarily affects myocardial cells?
Which non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker primarily affects myocardial cells?
What is the primary mechanism by which nitrates alleviate angina symptoms?
What is the primary mechanism by which nitrates alleviate angina symptoms?
What is the onset of action for sublingual nitroglycerin?
What is the onset of action for sublingual nitroglycerin?
How do nitrates primarily affect blood vessels?
How do nitrates primarily affect blood vessels?
What adverse effect is most commonly associated with the use of nitrates?
What adverse effect is most commonly associated with the use of nitrates?
Which of the following routes minimizes first-pass metabolism for nitroglycerin?
Which of the following routes minimizes first-pass metabolism for nitroglycerin?
What is the effect of high doses of nitrates?
What is the effect of high doses of nitrates?
What should patients undergoing treatment with long-acting nitrates avoid?
What should patients undergoing treatment with long-acting nitrates avoid?
Why is the development of tolerance to nitrates concerning?
Why is the development of tolerance to nitrates concerning?
What characterizes stable angina?
What characterizes stable angina?
Which type of angina is known to be caused by coronary artery spasm?
Which type of angina is known to be caused by coronary artery spasm?
How does unstable angina differ from stable angina?
How does unstable angina differ from stable angina?
What is a significant risk factor for developing silent angina?
What is a significant risk factor for developing silent angina?
Which statement is true regarding unstable angina?
Which statement is true regarding unstable angina?
What is the primary mechanism behind stable angina?
What is the primary mechanism behind stable angina?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of unstable angina?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of unstable angina?
What distinguishes silent angina from other types of angina?
What distinguishes silent angina from other types of angina?
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Study Notes
Angina Overview
- Angina is chest pain caused by inadequate blood flow to the heart muscle
- Can occur with minimal exertion, or even at rest
- Symptoms can vary depending on the underlying cause
- May present without any symptoms, especially in women, diabetic patients, and the elderly
Types of Angina
- Stable angina: happens when there's a fixed obstruction in the coronary arteries
- Triggered by physical activity, emotional stress, or other demands on the heart
- Relieved by rest or nitroglycerin
- Rest angina (Prinzmetal, variant or vasospastic angina): develops at rest
- Caused by spasms in the coronary arteries
- Individuals may have significant coronary atherosclerosis
- Usually responds well to coronary vasodilators
- Treatment includes nitroglycerin and calcium channel blockers
- Unstable angina: considered a form of acute coronary syndrome
- Often requires hospital admission with aggressive treatment
- Symptoms: worsening chest pain with increasing frequency, duration, and intensity
- Pain is often unrelieved by rest or nitroglycerin
Treatment of Angina
- Beta-Blockers
- Reduce myocardial oxygen demand
- Reduce risk of death and myocardial infarction in patients with a history of MI, and patients with hypertension and heart failure
- Common examples: metoprolol and atenolol
- Contraindications: asthma, COPD, diabetes, and severe bradycardia
- Must be discontinued gradually to avoid rebound heart attack, angina, and high blood pressure
- Calcium Channel Blockers
- Dilate blood vessels by inhibiting calcium entry into smooth muscle cells
- Types: Dihydropyridines (e.g., nifedipine, amlodipine, felodipine) and non-dihydropyridines (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem)
- Amlodipine: Primarily acts on smooth muscle in peripheral blood vessels
- Verapamil: Mainly affects myocardial cells, reducing heart rate, contractility, and blood pressure
- Diltiazem: Intermediate in its action
- Non-dihydropyridine CCBs can worsen heart failure due to their negative impact on heart muscle contractility
- Nitrates
- Used for stable, rest, and unstable angina
- Reduce myocardial oxygen demand by dilating veins and reducing preload
- Common examples: nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate
- Sublingual nitroglycerin is the preferred option for immediate relief of angina attacks
- Nitrates can be administered sublingually, transdermally, or orally
- Oral nitrates are less effective due to significant liver metabolism
- Adverse effects: headaches, hypotension, flushing, tachycardia
- Tolerance develops rapidly with long-term use
- "Nitrate-free intervals" are needed to restore sensitivity to the drug
- Example: Transdermal patches are worn for 12 hours and then removed for 12 hours
- Ranolazine
- Inhibits persistent or late inward sodium current in heart muscle
- Reduces intracellular calcium levels
- Leads to decreased tension in the heart wall, reducing oxygen demand
Angina and Co-occurring Diseases
- Knowledge of how to manage angina in patients with concomitant diseases (e.g., heart failure, hypertension, COPD) is essential
Treatment Algorithm for Stable Angina
- Includes medical management, lifestyle modifications, and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) if necessary
- Ranolazine is an alternative drug for treatment of stable angina
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