Question

A 50-year-old male smoker presents with new-onset exertional chest tightness that resolves with rest, consistent with stable angina. According to current guidelines, which medication should be started for prognostic benefit in addition to symptom control and risk factor modification?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor and statin

Answer

Short-acting nitrate alone

Answer

Beta blocker only

Answer

Diltiazem alone

Answer

No medication is required if symptoms are mild

Practice question

A 50-year-old male smoker presents with new-onset exertional chest tightness that resolves with rest, consistent with stable angina. According to current guidelines, which medication should be started for prognostic benefit in addition to symptom control and risk factor modification?