Angiogram AngioplastyCoronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG)MedicationGTN spray

Your glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) spray is a nitrate.

 

Nitrates relax your coronary arteries and allow the blood to reach the heart muscle more easily.

 

You may be on a number of other medications. It is important that you understand what medications you are taking and why you are taking them. If you are unsure, please ask your doctor, cardiac rehabilitation nurse or pharmacist.

 

If you need to take any ‘over the counter’ medicines please discuss this with a pharmacist before you purchase them. Some of these drugs interact with your heart medicines.

 

 

 

 

 

If you think you are experiencing symptoms of angina

 

Sit down if possible. (If you have been exercising, keep your feet moving).

Try taking a couple of slow, slightly deeper than normal breaths and try to relax.

If after 2 – 3 minutes you still have symptoms (however mild) put one spray of your GTN under your tongue.

Wait 5 minutes. If the symptoms don't ease off take one spray of your GTN spray a third time.

If after 15 minutes you have had no relief from your GTN spray and you still have the symptoms you must dial 999 and ask for an ambulance.

DON’T DELAY If you think you’re having another cardiac event dial 999.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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