Pharmacological Treatment of Chronic Stable Angina Pectoris

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Avanzas, Pablo (Editor), Kaski, Juan Carlos (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Series: Current Cardiovascular Therapy
• Subjects: Medicine.; Cardiology.; Medicine & Public Health.

This book describes the clinical challenge currently posed by stable angina pectoris and provides guidance for those making clinical decisions regarding its pharmacological treatment. The importance of providing effective treatment is beyond dispute and this book deals with the most relevant aspects...

Table of Contents:

• Mechanisms of angina
• An overview of treatment and guidelines – ESC /ACC-AHA/ NICE
• Beta-blockers
• Calcium channel blockers
• Nitrates
• Nicorandil
• Ivabradine. Trimetazidine
• Ranolazine
• New antianginal drugs still not available for clinical use
• Medical therapy versus revascularization in the management of stable angina pectoris.