Select the drug that may improve myocardial
tolerance to ischaemia and reduce anginal attacks
without altering heart rate, blood pressure or
myocardial O2 consumption:
A. Trimetazidine
B. Nicorandil
C. Dipyridamole
D. Nicotinic acid

1 Answer

Answer :

A. Trimetazidine

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