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A 60 y/o M presents to you for follow up of his hyperlipidemia and hypertension. He also stat that times hv chest pain and feeling short of breath after climbing 2 flights of stairs or walking 3-4 blocks. The symptoms resolve after several mins of rest. Which of the following drugs is contraindicated as a 1st agent in the treatment of this pat new condition?
a)Labetalol
b)Enalapril
c)Aspirin
d)Nifedipine
e)Nitroglycerin
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D. Nifedipine causes reflex tachycardia.
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@kenechukwu, which of choice increase survival ?
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answer to second q b inhibits remodelling of heart improves survival
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Yes. .Bb
Thanks for the Q @cardio69
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Cardio, I don't follow you. Are you saying enalapril is contraindicated as a first line? Pls explain thanks
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dddd for 1st q
bbb for 2nd q
thnks for the qs!!!
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please cardio post correct answers when you get a chance, thnks
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Ans to q *Nifedipine*
@anna increase survival in pat ans: *β-blocker*
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I thought ACE inhibitors also increase survival by diminishing remodelling. Is that incorrect?
