A 60-year-old patient presents with stable angina. He experiences chest tightness on moderate exertion that is relieved by rest. Which initial pharmac...

Question

A 60-year-old patient presents with stable angina. He experiences chest tightness on moderate exertion that is relieved by rest. Which initial pharmacological treatment is recommended first-line for symptomatic relief?

Accepted Answer

Sublingual nitrates during attacks + Beta-blocker regularly

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Long-acting nitrates alone

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Calcium channel blocker alone

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Coronary angioplasty immediately

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Ranolazine

MCQ (SBA): Stable Angina

A 60-year-old patient presents with stable angina. He experiences chest tightness on moderate exertion that is relieved by rest. Which initial pharmacological treatment is recommended first-line for symptomatic relief?