A 50-year-old man with no past medical history presents with new-onset exertional chest pain relieved by rest. ECG at rest is normal, and troponins ar...

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A 50-year-old man with no past medical history presents with new-onset exertional chest pain relieved by rest. ECG at rest is normal, and troponins are negative. According to Canadian stable angina guidance, what is the most appropriate first-line antianginal therapy?

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Beta-blocker plus short-acting nitrates for symptom relief

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Short-acting nitrates alone

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Calcium channel blocker monotherapy only

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Immediate coronary artery bypass graft surgery

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Thrombolytic therapy

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Stable angina

A 50-year-old man with no past medical history presents with new-onset exertional chest pain relieved by rest. ECG at rest is normal, and troponins are negative. According to Canadian stable angina guidance, what is the most appropriate first-line antianginal therapy?