A patient of prinzmetal’s angina is started on isosorbide mononitrate. What is the mechanism of action of nitrates in this condition?
Correct Answer: Endothelium independent coronary vasodilation
Description: Ans. (D) Endothelium independent coronary vasodilation(Ref: KDT 7th/e p541)Predominant mechanism of action of nitrates in angina:*In Classical angina: Decrease in preload*In Variant angina: Coronary vasodilation
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