Unstable angina non ST elevation myocardial infarction nitrate therapy
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editors-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; Varun Kumar, M.B.B.S.; Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S.; Smita Kohli, M.D.; Neil Gheewala, M.D. [3]
Mechanism of Benefit
- Nitroglycerin (NTG), an endothelium-independent vasodilator, has both peripheral and coronary vascular effects.
- By venodilation, it decreases the myocardial preload, ultimately, decreasing the myocardial oxygen demand.
- It also dilates the coronary arteries, thus, decreasing the amount of stenosis and relieves pain.
- In addition, it promotes collateral flow and redistribution of coronary blood flow to ischemic regions.
Dosing
- If three sublingual 0.4mg tablets of NTG fail to relieve the pain, intravenous NTG may be initiated along with oral or intravenous beta blocker.
Indications
- It will also be helpful in patients with heart failure and hypertension.
ACC / AHA 2007 Guidelines - Unstable Angina / NSTEMI - Nitrate Therapy (DO NOT EDIT)[1]
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"1. Patients with Unstable angina / NSTEMI with ongoing ischemic discomfort should receive sublingual NTG (0.4 mg) every 5 min for a total of 3 doses, after which assessment should be made about the need for intravenous NTG, if not contraindicated. (Level C)" |
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"2. Intravenous NTG is indicated in the first 48 h after Unstable angina / NSTEMI for treatment of persistent ischemia, heart failure, or hypertension. The decision to administer intravenous NTG and the dose used should not preclude therapy with other proven mortality reducing interventions such as beta blockers or ACE inhibitors. (Level B)" |
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"1.Nitrates should not be administered to Unstable angina / NSTEMI patients with systolic blood pressure <90mmHg or ≥30 mmHg below baseline, severe bradycardia (<50 bpm), tachycardia (>100 bpm) in the absence of symptomatic heart failure, or right ventricular infarction. (Level C)" |
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"2.Nitroglycerin or other nitrates should not be administered to patients with Unstable Angina / NSTEMI who had received a phosphodiesterase inhibitor for erectile dysfunction within 24 h of sildenafil or 48 h of tadalafil use. The suitable time for the administration of nitrates after vardenafil has not been determined. (Level C)" |
Sources
- The ACC/AHA 2007 Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Unstable Angina/Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction [1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Anderson JL, Adams CD, Antman EM, Bridges CR, Califf RM, Casey DE, Chavey WE, Fesmire FM, Hochman JS, Levin TN, Lincoff AM, Peterson ED, Theroux P, Wenger NK, Wright RS, Smith SC, Jacobs AK, Adams CD, Anderson JL, Antman EM, Halperin JL, Hunt SA, Krumholz HM, Kushner FG, Lytle BW, Nishimura R, Ornato JP, Page RL, Riegel B (2007). "ACC/AHA 2007 guidelines for the management of patients with unstable angina/non-ST-Elevation myocardial infarction: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Writing Committee to Revise the 2002 Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Unstable Angina/Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) developed in collaboration with the American College of Emergency Physicians, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons endorsed by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine". Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 50 (7): e1–e157. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2007.02.013. PMID 17692738. Retrieved 2011-04-11. Unknown parameter
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