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What is the primary purpose of using nitroglycerin during an angina crisis?
What is the primary purpose of using nitroglycerin during an angina crisis?
- It stabilizes blood pressure.
- It acts as a long-term preventive measure.
- It can reduce cholesterol levels.
- It helps to immediately relieve chest pain. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a standard background treatment strategy for angina?
Which of the following is NOT a standard background treatment strategy for angina?
- Control of cardiovascular risk factors.
- Use of platelet aggregation inhibitors.
- Administration of opioid pain relievers. (correct)
- Prescribing statins.
In which condition are ACE inhibitors or ARBs indicated as a part of the treatment for angina?
In which condition are ACE inhibitors or ARBs indicated as a part of the treatment for angina?
- When the patient reports excessive sweating.
- If the patient is experiencing severe headaches.
- In the presence of left ventricular dysfunction. (correct)
- If there is a history of allergic reactions.
Which combination of medications is suggested if angina persists despite initial treatment?
Which combination of medications is suggested if angina persists despite initial treatment?
Which lifestyle change is a recommended part of treating angina?
Which lifestyle change is a recommended part of treating angina?
Which combination of medications is recommended if angina persists without a contraindication to beta-blockers?
Which combination of medications is recommended if angina persists without a contraindication to beta-blockers?
What is NOT an indication for myocardial revascularization?
What is NOT an indication for myocardial revascularization?
What is a key step in patient follow-up after treatment for chronic coronary syndromes?
What is a key step in patient follow-up after treatment for chronic coronary syndromes?
Which medication can be used as an alternative if beta-blockers are contraindicated?
Which medication can be used as an alternative if beta-blockers are contraindicated?
Which condition is NOT associated with significant ischemia tests indicating severe ischemia for revascularization consideration?
Which condition is NOT associated with significant ischemia tests indicating severe ischemia for revascularization consideration?
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Refractory angina
Refractory angina
Angina that doesn't improve with standard medical treatments.
LV dysfunction
LV dysfunction
Left Ventricle of the heart isn't working properly.
Myocardial revascularization
Myocardial revascularization
Procedures to improve blood flow to the heart muscle.
Angina treatment escalation
Angina treatment escalation
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Atherosclerotic disease evaluation
Atherosclerotic disease evaluation
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Angina Crisis Treatment
Angina Crisis Treatment
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Background Angina Treatment
Background Angina Treatment
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Nitroglycerin Use
Nitroglycerin Use
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Aspirin and Clopidogrel
Aspirin and Clopidogrel
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Statins in Angina Treatment
Statins in Angina Treatment
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