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Which type of angina is verapamil and diltiazem contraindicated in?
Which type of angina is verapamil and diltiazem contraindicated in?
Which of the following is a common side effect of calcium channel blockers?
Which of the following is a common side effect of calcium channel blockers?
Which potassium channel activator causes hyperpolarization of vascular smooth muscle?
Which potassium channel activator causes hyperpolarization of vascular smooth muscle?
Which calcium channel blocker is mainly used for hypertension?
Which calcium channel blocker is mainly used for hypertension?
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Which drug inhibits funny "f"-type channels in the heart?
Which drug inhibits funny "f"-type channels in the heart?
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Which calcium channel blocker is safe to use in patients with heart failure?
Which calcium channel blocker is safe to use in patients with heart failure?
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Which calcium channel blocker is mainly used for Prinzmetal angina?
Which calcium channel blocker is mainly used for Prinzmetal angina?
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Which calcium channel blocker reduces AV conduction and myocardial contractility?
Which calcium channel blocker reduces AV conduction and myocardial contractility?
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Which calcium channel blocker is mainly used as an antidysrhythmic?
Which calcium channel blocker is mainly used as an antidysrhythmic?
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Which drug is used as a last resort for angina?
Which drug is used as a last resort for angina?
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Which factor can cause a reduction in the window for coronary blood flow?
Which factor can cause a reduction in the window for coronary blood flow?
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What is the most common cause of coronary ischaemia?
What is the most common cause of coronary ischaemia?
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What type of angina is caused by sudden ischaemia resulting from thrombosis?
What type of angina is caused by sudden ischaemia resulting from thrombosis?
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What can cause angina due to cellular calcium overload?
What can cause angina due to cellular calcium overload?
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What is the characteristic distribution of pain in angina pectoris?
What is the characteristic distribution of pain in angina pectoris?
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What can trigger angina pectoris?
What can trigger angina pectoris?
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What is the typical nature of chest pain in angina pectoris?
What is the typical nature of chest pain in angina pectoris?
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What is the term used to describe angina caused by coronary spasms?
What is the term used to describe angina caused by coronary spasms?
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What can cause a reduction in diastolic arterial pressure?
What can cause a reduction in diastolic arterial pressure?
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What can cause a reduction in the window for coronary blood flow?
What can cause a reduction in the window for coronary blood flow?
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Which class of angina is associated with a fixed narrowing of the coronary arteries?
Which class of angina is associated with a fixed narrowing of the coronary arteries?
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What is the main mechanism of action of organic nitrates?
What is the main mechanism of action of organic nitrates?
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Which type of angina occurs at rest and with less exertion than stable angina?
Which type of angina occurs at rest and with less exertion than stable angina?
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What is the clinical use of organic nitrates in stable angina?
What is the clinical use of organic nitrates in stable angina?
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Which class of medications is important in the prophylaxis and treatment of stable and unstable angina?
Which class of medications is important in the prophylaxis and treatment of stable and unstable angina?
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What is the main effect of calcium channel blockers (CCBs) on muscle cells?
What is the main effect of calcium channel blockers (CCBs) on muscle cells?
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Which type of angina is caused by coronary artery spasm?
Which type of angina is caused by coronary artery spasm?
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What are the common unwanted effects of organic nitrates?
What are the common unwanted effects of organic nitrates?
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What is the main effect of beta-blockers on the heart?
What is the main effect of beta-blockers on the heart?
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In which type of angina is a thrombus around a ruptured atheromatous plaque present?
In which type of angina is a thrombus around a ruptured atheromatous plaque present?
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What is the main cause of angina pectoris?
What is the main cause of angina pectoris?
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What is the typical nature of chest pain in angina pectoris?
What is the typical nature of chest pain in angina pectoris?
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What is the characteristic distribution of pain in angina pectoris?
What is the characteristic distribution of pain in angina pectoris?
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What triggers angina pectoris?
What triggers angina pectoris?
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What can cause a reduction in the window for coronary blood flow?
What can cause a reduction in the window for coronary blood flow?
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What is the most common cause of coronary ischaemia?
What is the most common cause of coronary ischaemia?
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What type of angina is caused by coronary artery spasm?
What type of angina is caused by coronary artery spasm?
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Which type of angina occurs at rest and with less exertion than stable angina?
Which type of angina occurs at rest and with less exertion than stable angina?
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What can cause a reduction in diastolic arterial pressure?
What can cause a reduction in diastolic arterial pressure?
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What is the clinical use of organic nitrates in stable angina?
What is the clinical use of organic nitrates in stable angina?
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Which calcium channel blocker is contraindicated in heart failure, bradycardia, AV block, or in the presence of a Beta-Blocker?
Which calcium channel blocker is contraindicated in heart failure, bradycardia, AV block, or in the presence of a Beta-Blocker?
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Which calcium channel blocker is mainly used for Prinzmetal angina?
Which calcium channel blocker is mainly used for Prinzmetal angina?
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Which potassium channel activator causes hyperpolarization of vascular smooth muscle?
Which potassium channel activator causes hyperpolarization of vascular smooth muscle?
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Which drug inhibits funny 'f'-type channels in the heart and reduces cardiac pacemaker activity?
Which drug inhibits funny 'f'-type channels in the heart and reduces cardiac pacemaker activity?
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Which drug is used as a last resort for angina?
Which drug is used as a last resort for angina?
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Which calcium channel blocker mainly reduces AV conduction and myocardial contractility?
Which calcium channel blocker mainly reduces AV conduction and myocardial contractility?
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Which calcium channel blocker mainly dilates coronary vessels, which is important in variant angina?
Which calcium channel blocker mainly dilates coronary vessels, which is important in variant angina?
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Which calcium channel blocker is mainly used for hypertension?
Which calcium channel blocker is mainly used for hypertension?
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Which calcium channel blocker is safe to use in patients with heart failure?
Which calcium channel blocker is safe to use in patients with heart failure?
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Which class of medications is important in the prophylaxis and treatment of stable and unstable angina?
Which class of medications is important in the prophylaxis and treatment of stable and unstable angina?
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Which class of medications is commonly used as a first-line treatment for stable and unstable angina?
Which class of medications is commonly used as a first-line treatment for stable and unstable angina?
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What is the main mechanism of action of organic nitrates?
What is the main mechanism of action of organic nitrates?
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Which type of angina is caused by coronary artery spasm?
Which type of angina is caused by coronary artery spasm?
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Which calcium channel blocker is mainly used for Prinzmetal angina?
Which calcium channel blocker is mainly used for Prinzmetal angina?
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What is the clinical use of organic nitrates in stable angina?
What is the clinical use of organic nitrates in stable angina?
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Which type of angina is associated with a fixed narrowing of the coronary arteries?
Which type of angina is associated with a fixed narrowing of the coronary arteries?
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What can trigger angina pectoris?
What can trigger angina pectoris?
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Which calcium channel blocker reduces AV conduction and myocardial contractility?
Which calcium channel blocker reduces AV conduction and myocardial contractility?
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What is the most common cause of coronary ischaemia?
What is the most common cause of coronary ischaemia?
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In which type of angina is a thrombus around a ruptured atheromatous plaque present?
In which type of angina is a thrombus around a ruptured atheromatous plaque present?
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