Question

A 58-year-old man presents with chest pain on exertion that resolves with rest. He has stable angina confirmed on investigations. Which medication is recommended as first-line to improve symptoms of stable angina in a patient who has no contraindications?

Accepted Answer

C. Beta-blocker (e.g., bisoprolol) or calcium-channel blocker (e.g., amlodipine)

Answer

A. Sublingual glyceryl trinitrate alone

Answer

B. Long-acting nitrate plus diuretic

Answer

D. ACE inhibitor plus statin

Answer

E. Aspirin plus clopidogrel

Practice question

A 58-year-old man presents with chest pain on exertion that resolves with rest. He has stable angina confirmed on investigations. Which medication is recommended as first-line to improve symptoms of stable angina in a patient who has no contraindications?