Controlling angina. Management options.
BACKGROUND
Angina pectoris is a common medical problem in the community requiring a multifaceted approach to treatment in order to improve the quality of life and long term prognosis for the patient.


OBJECTIVE
To discuss some of the practical aspects of the medical management of patients with stable angina pectoris, including anti ischaemic medications and secondary prevention strategies.


CONCLUSIONS
Decreasing the risk of rapid progression of atherosclerosis in patients with angina is probably the most important factor in long term management. Also, careful use of anti ischaemic and anti platelet medications may prevent further serious cardiac events and improve quality of life.
Arstall
M A
MA
Department of Medicine, University of Adelaide, South Australia.
D000368:Aged; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000145:classification / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000145:classification / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization; D011788:Quality of Life; D012307:Risk Factors
D002317:Cardiovascular Agents