Stable angina: pathophysiology, triggersand antianginal medication principles
Stable angina: pathophysiology, triggersand antianginal medication principles
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This overview addresses the pathophysiology of coronary artery disease, highlighting the supply-demand mismatch due to atherosclerotic narrowing. It identifies triggers such as exercise, cold, and stress, emphasising the importance of assessing risk factors like diabetes and hypertension. Additionally, it outlines medication principles for prevention and relief, including the use of GTN for rapid symptom relief and beta-blockers or calcium-channel blockers to manage myocardial oxygen demand....