Nitrates for Coronary Artery Disease
How Well It Works
Nitrates can relieve angina symptoms and may improve quality of life.Reference 1
If the usual dose of nitroglycerin does not relieve your symptoms, it might mean that the angina may be getting worse or becoming Reference unstable Opens New Window. If this happens, call your doctor immediately.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 14, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology
Reference Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology |
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