nitro is a rescue drug and works within two minutes.
So sorry this is late but nitro is your best friend. You may feel hollow headed, get a headache or feel nothing except relief from pain. It is an old drug and is used around the world for hearts that are not egtting enough oxygen to the heart muscle, causes a dysfunctionla blood floww and can cause chest apin, stroke, and heart attack. Take this seriously. Use the nitro at the first sign of pain or SOB. You are not alone. As you read my journal I clearly state that this ischemia can come while you're on the couch or trying a flight of stairs. This is managable but it has to be done daily. Do not freak out. Ranexa has been founfd to be not very effective in most patients so other drugs like Imdur may work. But nitro is the best! Please drop me a lline and update me. Hugs Joan.