Are beta blockers used for angina pectoris?
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [4]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [5]; John Fani Srour, M.D.; Jinhui Wu, M.D.; Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S.; Aysha Anwar, M.B.B.S[6] OverviewIn patients with stable angina, beta blockers are used as a first line of therapy for both, symptomatic relief[1][2][3] and the prevention of ischemic events.[4] The physiologic mechanism of benefit of this therapy is a marked reduction in myocardial oxygen consumption by reducing the heart rate and myocardial contractility. Selective beta-1 blockers are preferred to non-selective beta-blockers due to fewer associated side effects.[5] The most commonly used selective beta-1 blockers are metoprolol, atenolol, and bisoprolol. Beta BlockersMechanisms of Benefit
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2012 Chronic Angina Guidelines Update for the Management of Patients With Chronic Stable Angina (DO NOT EDIT)[16][17]Beta Blockers (DO NOT EDIT)[16][18][17]
2006 ESC Guidelines on the Management of Stable Angina Pectoris (DO NOT EDIT)[19]Beta Blockers (DO NOT EDIT)[19]References
Template:WikiDoc Sources Why are beta blockers used in angina pectoris?Treatment of angina
By slowing the heart rate, beta blockers reduce the oxygen demand of the heart and reduce the frequency of angina attacks.
What beta blocker is most commonly used for angina?The most commonly used anti‐ischaemic drugs are nitrates, morphine sulphate, calcium antagonists, angiotensin‐converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and beta‐adrenergic blockers (ACC 2002; Braunwald 2002). Sublingual nitroglycerin has been the mainstay of treatment for angina pectoris.
What are the recommended medication for angina pectoris patients?Several medications can improve angina symptoms, including:. Aspirin. Aspirin and other anti-platelet medications reduce the ability of your blood to clot, making it easier for blood to flow through narrowed heart arteries.. Nitrates. ... . Beta blockers. ... . Statins. ... . Calcium channel blockers. ... . Ranolazine (Ranexa).. |