
CHATROOM
NITROGLYCERIN: Cure Beyond Hypertension Management
Speaker: Dr. Benjamin Albano
Adult Cardiologist and Critical Care Specialist
According to the Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology, among Filipinos, hypertension is the most common risk factor associated with cardiovascular diseases. With the continuous prevalence of such a disease, having an effective drug is crucial in managing hypertension in the country. Meanwhile, "nitroglycerin is a vasodilatory drug used primarily to provide relief from anginal chest pain." Moreover, the intravenous form is frequently used to treat acute coronary syndromes, hypertensive emergencies, and acute congestive heart failure (CHF) exacerbations. WATCH THE VIDEO TO LEARN MORE.