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antianginal /an·ti·an·gi·nal/ (-an-ji´nal) preventing or alleviating angina, or an agent that does this. antianginal (an·tī·an·jīˑ·n  l),n a drug used to treat angina pectoris, a symptom of ischemic heart disease. Such drugs include beta blockers, Ca++ antagonists, and nitrates that facilitate vasodilation. See also angina pectoris. antianginal adjective Referring to an agent or mechanism that counters anginal pain noun An agent that prevents or ameliorates anginal pain How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Chest Pain Action * All patients to have written action plan Plan to follow in event of chest pain, including advice on use of antianginal medication and emergency action (Dial 000 for ambu- lance) if chest pain/discomfort is not completely relieved in 10-15 minutes. Effect of antianginal agents on the relationship between rate-pressure product and myocardial oxygen uptake. All patients routinely stop eating and drinking from midnight the night before surgery, with usual prescribed antianginal medications, such as beta-blockers, taken with a sip of water on the morning of the operation. |
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