Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I've been feeling uncomfortable in my heart. Although I often take medication to control it, the effect is not obvious. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they also prescribed medication. I'd like to ask, what kind of medication should elderly patients with unstable angina take?Doctor's answer:
For patients with unstable angina, clinical diagnosis often determines the use of nitrates, such as nitroglycerin and isosorbide dinitrate. Additionally, unstable angina can easily lead to acute myocardial infarction or sudden death, requiring enhanced monitoring and emergency treatment. Patients with frequent or persistent pain should be hospitalized immediately for treatment. For patients with unstable angina, the diet should be light and nutritious, avoiding extremely cold, greasy, or irritating foods, as well as beverages like strong tea, coffee, and cola.