On the management of chronic stable and refractory angina. A review.

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Medications The COURAGE Trial AHA recommendations for Life style modifications Interventions PCI CABG Comments Conclusions The objectives in treating angina are relief of pain and prevention of disease progression through risk factor reduction. Traditional anti-anginal agents include nitrates, β-blockers, and calcium channel blockers. The method by which angina is relieved is well understood and includes the following mechanisms: Cardiovascular effects …