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What are some treatments of angina
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To increase myocardial oxygen supply : Aspirin → ↓ platelet aggregation, hence ↓ thrombus formation if plaques disrupted Statins - ↓ LDL cholesterol, ↓ progression of atherosclerosis, ↑plaque stability Revascularisation - mechanically restores blood flow To decrease oxygen demand Nitrates --> venodilator so decrease in preload Beta blockers --> Decreases Heart rate and contractility
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