A 65-year-old man, who was a smoker and suffered from hypertension, presented with severe, non-radiating central chest pain. The results of his physical examination were unremarkable. His pulses were symmetrical and bilaterally palpable.
Investigations ECG: Normal sinus rhythm with no acute ST/T-wave changes Echocardiography: Did not show any regional wall motion abnormality or LV impairment Repeated troponin tests: Negative A contrast CT thorax had been performed (Image attached). Which is the preferred choice of drug to treat hypertension associated with the patient’s present condition? ACEI Beta-blocker Calcium channel blocker Diuretic (Answer is posted in the comment section below!) *This case is from the Editorial team of Docplexus and is meant for educative purpose only.
