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Prescribing for angina.

Authors :
WARREN, ED
Source :
Practice Nurse. Dec2017, Vol. 47 Issue 12, p28-32. 4p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article discusses the history, diagnosis, and treatment of Angina. It states that angina or chest pain was mentioned by Edward Hyde during 1609 to 1674 wherein atheroma was noticed first and then Cardiovascular disease (CVD). It mentions all chest pain may not be angina, which may be due to several factors including Musculoskeletal, Dyspepsia, and Pneumonia, and medicines used include Glyceryl trinitrate (GTN). beta-blocker, and aspirin, along with diet and exercises.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09536612
Volume :
47
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Practice Nurse
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
126997784