Author Question: When is aspirin (ASA) used in angina patients? 1. All angina patients should be taking ASA unless ... (Read 63 times)

WhattoUnderstand · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

When is aspirin (ASA) used in angina patients?

1. All angina patients should be taking ASA unless it is contraindicated for allergy or other medical reasons.
2. ASA should only be used in men.
3. ASA has no role in angina, but is useful in MI prevention.
4. The impact of ASA is best at the time of an angina attack.

Question 2

Ranolazine is used in angina patients to:

1. Dilate plaque-filled arteries
2. Inhibit platelet aggregation
3. Restrict late sodium flow in the myocytes
4. Induce vasoconstriction in the periphery to open coronary vessels