Aspirin reduces platelet aggregation, while nitrates relieve angina by dilating coronary arteries and reducing myocardial oxygen demand.
Elevated troponin levels are a key marker for myocardial infarction and help confirm ACS.
Chronic hypertension leads to left ventricular hypertrophy, which is a major contributor to HFpEF.
Beta-blockers can worsen acute heart failure due to their negative inotropic effects and should be avoided until the patient stabilizes.
Current guidelines recommend maintaining LDL cholesterol levels below 70 mg/dL in patients at high risk for cardiovascular events.
