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

Answer

Long-acting nitrates alone

Answer

Calcium channel blocker alone

Answer

Coronary angioplasty immediately

Answer

Ranolazine

Practice 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?