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A patient with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is receiving an intravenous nitroglycerin infusion. Which of the following is the primary therapeutic goal of this medication?

To increase myocardial oxygen demand by dilating coronary arteries. To reduce myocardial oxygen demand by decreasing ventricular preload. To increase systemic vascular resistance to maintain blood pressure. To increase ventricular afterload by dilating peripheral veins.

Correct Answer:

To reduce myocardial oxygen demand by decreasing ventricular preload.

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