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Practice Research into patient knowledge of, and capability to use medication for angina (Glyceryl Trinitirate spray)Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacists, Pharmaceutical Services, Angina Pectoris, Patient compliance, Patient education, Patient monitoring, Patient participation,
Ageing
ADHERENCE
ADHERENCE TO THERAPY
ANGINA
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
CHRONIC STABLE ANGINA
Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Cardiovascular disease, pharmacology
Cardiovascular function
Clinical Pharmacy
PATIENT EDUCATION
PHARMACEUTICAL CARE
PHARMACY PRACTICE
Patient Empowerment
Patient safety
Pharmaceutical care of the elderly
Pharmacists role in health education and promotion
STABLE ANGINA
community pharmacists
practice issues, patient education
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PUBLISHEDGlyceryl trinitrate is a nitrate, a potent coronary vasodilator which exerts its principal benefit by reducing venous return, which reduces left ventricular work. Vasodilation is also associated with the undesired effects of flushing, headaches and postural hypotension. This practice research in the Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Dublin, Incorporating the National Children?s Hospital (Tallaght) showed that patients do not always understand the correct use and dose of glyceryl trinitrate, particularly in the control of acute symptoms.
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oai:tara.tcd.ie:2262/83233MARTIN HENMAN, Evelyn Deasy, Ciara Kirke, Helen Naddy, 'Do Patients Know How to Use Sublingual Glyceryl Trinitrate?', 2011, IPU Review;, November;
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