Angina Management Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is first line investigation for angina?
A
CT angiogram
2
Q
What is 2nd line investigation for angina?
A
Stress ECHO
Myocardial perfusion scan
Cardiac MRI
3
Q
What is first line drug for angina?
A
Beta blocker
OR
CCB
4
Q
What is second line?
A
Bet blocker AND CCB
5
Q
What is 3rd line?
A
Beta blocker AND CCB AND nitrate
6
Q
What to do for DVLA and stable angina?
A
If a commercial driver like bus, they must inform DVLA and stop driving
7
Q
What are the features of the 3rd line drug used?
A
Isosorbide mononitrate have asymmetric dosing regimes to prevent nitrate tolerance
8
Q
Which CCB is reccomended in angina?
A
Diltiazem
