Question

An 68-year-old patient with stable angina experiences chest pain on moderate exertion. His heart rate is 80 bpm and blood pressure is 130/80 mmHg. He is already on aspirin and a statin. What is the most appropriate initial anti-anginal medication to add?

Accepted Answer

Beta-blocker (e.g., bisoprolol)

Answer

Calcium channel blocker (e.g., amlodipine)

Answer

Long-acting nitrate (e.g., isosorbide mononitrate)

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Nicorandil

Answer

Ivabradine

Practice question

An 68-year-old patient with stable angina experiences chest pain on moderate exertion. His heart rate is 80 bpm and blood pressure is 130/80 mmHg. He is already on aspirin and a statin. What is the most appropriate initial anti-anginal medication to add?