How european cardiologists perceive the role of calcium antagonists in the treatment of unstable angina.
Physicians in the United States have recently published a guide to the definition and management of unstable angina pectoris. The guideline divides this condition into three main groups: 'rest', 'new onset' and 'increasing' angina. For the great majority of patients, medication involves heparin, acetylsalicylic acid, nitrates and beta-blockers. In some patient groups, calcium antagonists are appropriate treatment. These recommendations seem to be broadly supported by European cardiologists. Study of individual cases, however, reveals a continuing diversity of opinion.
Pepine
C J
CJ
Division of Cardiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA.
Chierchia
S L
SL
Ferrari
R
R
L'Abbate
A
A
D000789:Angina, Unstable / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002309:Cardiology / Q000639:trends; D005060:Europe; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D014481:United States
D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers