Associated with stable ischemic heart disease

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Keith is 68-year-old male who is diagnosed with stable ischemic heart disease. His medication list includes aspirin 81mg daily, clopidogrel 75mg daily, metoprolol tartrate 75mg bid, and atorvastatin 10mg daily. Use the guidelines and relevant literature in your topic Resources to discuss the following:

- Briefly explain the pathophysiology associated with stable ischemic heart disease (SIHD).

- Based on the mechanism of action, how do beta blockers and calcium channel blockers treat SIHD. Which class is considered first-line therapy?

- Explain the purpose of antiplatelet therapy for the treatment of SIDH.

- Compare the antiplatelet therapies for SIHD, monotherapy with aspirin or clopidogrel versus dual antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel and aspirin.

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