Stable angina

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Stable angina

Alternative Names:

Angina - stable; Angina - chronic; Angina pectoris
Prevention:

Your doctor may tell you to take nitroglycerin a few minutes in advance if you plan to perform anactivity that may trigger angina pain.

The best prevention for angina is to lower your risk forcoronary heart disease.

Stop smoking
Lose weight if you are overweight
Control blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol

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Reducing risk factors may prevent the blockages from getting worse and can reduce their severity, whichreduces angina pain.

References:

U.S. Food and Drug Administration. FDA Approves New Treatment for Chest Pain. Rockville, MD: National Press Office; January 31, 2006. Press Release P06-15.

Zipes DP, Libby P, Bonow RO, Braunwald E, eds. Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, 7th ed. St. Louis, Mo; WB Saunders; 2005: 1281-1308.

Mehta SB. Management of coronary heart disease: stable angina, acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction.Prim Care. 2005; 32(4): 1057-81.