title: [Drug therapy in angina pectoris].
abstract: The currently available antianginal drugs act by reduction of myocardial O2 requirement and/or by coronary vasodilatation. The choice between beta blockers, nitrates, calcium antagonists or their combination depends on the clinical presentation, coexisting disorders and specific factors in individual patients. In addition to symptomatic treatment, secondary prophylactic measures, such as aspirin and reduction of serum cholesterol, are also necessary to prevent progression of the underlying coronary artery disease. In this paper the comparative efficacy and the indications of the various types of antianginal drugs are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000789:Angina, Unstable / Q000188:drug therapy; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003329:Coronary Vasospasm / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007548:Isosorbide Dinitrate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000517:prevention & control; D005996:Nitroglycerin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors; D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D005996:Nitroglycerin; D007548:Isosorbide Dinitrate
vernacular_title: Medikamentöse Therapie bei Angina pectoris.