Question

A 50-year-old woman presents with chest pain on exertion. Investigations confirm stable angina. According to NICE guidelines, which medication should be offered as first-line anti-anginal therapy (in addition to short-acting nitrates)?

Accepted Answer

Beta-blocker (e.g. bisoprolol)

Answer

Long-acting nitrate alone

Answer

Calcium-channel blocker (e.g. amlodipine)

Answer

Nicorandil

Answer

Ranolazine

Practice question

A 50-year-old woman presents with chest pain on exertion. Investigations confirm stable angina. According to NICE guidelines, which medication should be offered as first-line anti-anginal therapy (in addition to short-acting nitrates)?