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Pharmacology
CARDIOVASCULAR & RENAL SYSTEMS Antiangina Agents
Question | Answer |
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Antiangina Agent treat ___ | Treat Angina Pectoris |
____is the name given to a feeling of chest discomfort arising from the heart because of lack of oxygen to heart cells | Angina pectoris |
Angina Pectoris is also known as | ischemic heart disease |
What is the primary cause of angina pectoris? | atherosclerosis – fatty deposits in the arterial walls. |
When arteriosclerosis occurs the ____become narrow leading to _______ disease | Vessels ; coronary artery |
_____ block of blood through coronary arteries lead to _____ | Complete; MI |
What are the three types of angina pectoris? | 1. Chronic stable angina 2. Unstable angina 3. Vasospastic angina |
What are the main classes of drugs to treat angina? | 1. Nitrates & nitrites 2. Beta blockers 3. Calcium channel blockers |
What is the overall goal of treating angina? | Increase blood flow to ischemic myocardium, decrease myocardial oxygen demand, or both Goal is relief of pain |