An 82-year-old man is reviewed. He is known to have ischaemic heart disease and is still getting regular attacks of angina despite taking atenolol 100mg od.. Add nifedipine MR 30mg od

An 82-year-old man is reviewed. He is known to have ischaemic heart disease and is still getting regular attacks of angina despite taking atenolol 100mg od. Examination of his cardiovascular system is unremarkable with a pulse of 72 bpm and a blood pressure of 148/92 mmHg.
What is the most appropriate next step in management?
A.A Add verapamil 80mg tds
B.A Add nicorandil 10mg bd
C.A Add diltiazem 60mg tds
D.A Add nifedipine MR 30mg od***
E.A Add isosorbide mononitrate 30mg bd.
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