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Angina
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sudden pain beneath sternum
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2 forms of angina
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1) classic
2) variant |
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classic angina
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occurs during physical or emotional stress
95% of angina is this type |
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variant angina
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result of coronary artery vasospasm
not associated with physical exertion 5% is this type |
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3 drug families used in the treatment of angina
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1) Beta blockers
2) Ca channel blockers 3) organic nitrates |
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nitroglycerin
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promotes venous vasodilation
used to treat both types of angina |
