Medications for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

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What is the goal of nitrates?

  • Decrease angina symptoms

  • Improve hemodynamics

  • Treatment of acute angina episodes

  • Prophylaxis of chronic angina pectoris

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Statins

  • Ex. Atorvastatin

  • Action: Lowers LDLs

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Beta Adrenergic Blockers

  • Ex. Metoprolol, propranolol

  • Action: Blocks sympathetic impulses to heart + blood vessels; Decreases HR and CO

  • Used for prevention of angina (stable)

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Nitrates

  • Action: Relaxes smooth muscle; Vasodilation

  • Considerations: Contraindications in pts w hypersensitivity, head trauma, + cerebral hemorrhage; IV contraindications in pts w hypotension + hypovolemia; Interacts w alcohol, beta + calcium channel blockers, antidepressants, PDE-5 inhibitors - sildenafil (Viagra)

  • Administration: Do NOT crush, break, or chew

  • Nursing Interventions: Instruct pt to move slowly to minimize effects of orthostatic hypotension