SIHD Therapeutics Chronic
Stable Angina - Exam 2
questions and answers
first line option to control angina
beta blocker
beta blockers decrease
heart rate, blood pressure, contractility
heart rate goal for beta blockers
55-60 bpm
can selective and non selective BB be used
yes
avoid beta blockers with
intrinsic sympathomimetic activity
Non DHP CCB
add on therapy to beta blockers to control angina
when do non DHP CCB replace beta blockers
in patients with a contraindication to or intolerance of beta blockers
in what patients are non DHP CCBs preferred
patients not achieving heart rate goal of 55-60 bpm, despite
maximally tolerated dose of a beta blocker
DHP CCB
add on therapy to control angina
in what patients are DHP CCBs preferred
in patients achieving HR goal of 55-60 bpm or concern for
symptomatic bradycardia with addition of AV nodal blocking agent
DHP CCBs may increase
Stable Angina - Exam 2
questions and answers
first line option to control angina
beta blocker
beta blockers decrease
heart rate, blood pressure, contractility
heart rate goal for beta blockers
55-60 bpm
can selective and non selective BB be used
yes
avoid beta blockers with
intrinsic sympathomimetic activity
Non DHP CCB
add on therapy to beta blockers to control angina
when do non DHP CCB replace beta blockers
in patients with a contraindication to or intolerance of beta blockers
in what patients are non DHP CCBs preferred
patients not achieving heart rate goal of 55-60 bpm, despite
maximally tolerated dose of a beta blocker
DHP CCB
add on therapy to control angina
in what patients are DHP CCBs preferred
in patients achieving HR goal of 55-60 bpm or concern for
symptomatic bradycardia with addition of AV nodal blocking agent
DHP CCBs may increase
