Mechanism of Action of Glyceryl Trinitrate
Introduction Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN), commonly known as nitroglycerin, is an organic nitrate widely used in the treatment of angina pectoris and acute coronary syndromes. It acts primarily as a vasodilator by releasing nitric oxide (NO), which relaxes vascular smooth muscle. GTN reduces myocardial oxygen demand by decreasing preload and also improves coronary blood flow through … Read more