Question

A 65-year-old patient with stable angina is on optimal medical therapy including beta-blocker and short-acting nitrates. According to NICE guidelines what is the next step in symptom control?

Accepted Answer

Add a long-acting nitrate e.g. isosorbide mononitrate

Answer

Immediate coronary angiography

Answer

Verapamil as monotherapy

Answer

High-dose statin therapy

Answer

Refer for coronary artery bypass graft

Practice question

A 65-year-old patient with stable angina is on optimal medical therapy including beta-blocker and short-acting nitrates. According to NICE guidelines what is the next step in symptom control?