Critical Medicine and Treatment

Several medicines can help relieve the pain of angina pectoris caused by CAD. People who suffer from severe angina often receive several different medications. Can also be given antiplatelets such as aspirin to patients suffering from angina, as these medicines reduce the likelihood of blood clots forming in places blockages.

• A medicine called nitroglycerin can widen or dilate the arteries and improve blood flow to the heart. Nitroglycerin can be administered through a transdermal patch or pill form, ointment or spray.
• Beta-blockers “block” the chemical or hormonal messages sent to your heart. In situations of physical or emotional stress, the body sends signals to the heart to work harder. Beta-blockers block the effect of these signals have on the heart, thereby reducing oxygen demand by the heart.
• Calcium channel blockers help keep arteries open and reduce blood pressure by relaxing the smooth muscle surrounding the arteries of the body. These drugs also reduce oxygen demand by the heart.