Chronic stable angina

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Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Classic Chronic Stable Angina
Atypical Walk through Angina Mixed Angina Nocturnal Angina Postprandial Angina Cardiac Syndrome X Vasospastic Angina
Differentiating Chronic Stable Angina from Acute Coronary Syndromes
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Stratification
Pretest Probability of CAD in a Patient with Angina
Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Test Selection Guideline for the Individual Basis
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
Exercise ECG
Chest X Ray
Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy with Pharmacologic Stress
Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy with Thallium
Echocardiography
Exercise Echocardiography
Positron Emission Tomography
Ambulatory ST Segment Monitoring
Electron Beam Tomography
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Coronary Angiography
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Revascularization
PCI
CABG
Alternative Therapies for Refractory Angina
Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR)
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)
Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP)
ACC/AHA Guidelines for Alternative Therapies in patients with Refractory Angina
Discharge Care
Patient Follow-Up
Rehabilitation
Secondary Prevention
Guidelines for Asymptomatic Patients
Noninvasive Testing in Asymptomatic Patients
Coronary Angiography in Asymptomatic Patients
Pharmacotherapy to Prevent MI and Death in Asymptomatic Patients
Landmark Trials
Case Studies
Case #1
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; Vijay Kunadian, M.D., Ph.D.; Smita Kohli, M.D.; Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S.

Synonyms and keywords: Stenocardia; angina pectoris; angor pectoris

Classification

Classic: Chronic Stable Angina

Atypical: Walk through Angina | Mixed Angina | Nocturnal Angina | Postprandial Angina | Cardiac Syndrome X | Vasospastic Angina

Risk Stratification

ECG/Chest X-Ray | Rest LV Function | Exercise Treadmill Test | Stress Imaging in Patients who are Able to Exercise | Stress Imaging in Patients who are Unable to Exercise | Coronary Angiography

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Test Selection Guideline for the Individual Basis | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiography | Exercise ECG | Chest X-Ray | Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy with Pharmacologic Stress | Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy with Thallium | Echocardiography | Exercise Echocardiography | Positron Emission Tomography | Ambulatory ST Segment Monitoring | Electron Beam Tomography | Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Coronary Angiography

Treatment

Medical Therapy:

Anti-platelet Agents: Aspirin | Dipyridamole | Clopidogrel

Anti-anginal Agents: Nitrates | Beta Blockers | Calcium Channel Blockers | Potassium Channel Openers | Newer Anti-anginal Agents

ACEI/RAAS Blockers

Anti-lipid Agents

Guidelines for Pharmacotherapy

Revascularization: PCI | CABG | Guidelines for Revascularization | PCI vs Medical Therapy | CABG vs Medical Therapy | PCI and CABG versus Medical Therapy | PCI vs CABG

Alternative Therapies for Refractory Angina: Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR) | Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) | Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP) | ACC/AHA Guidelines for Alternative Therapies in patients with Refractory Angina

Discharge Care

Patient Follow-Up | Rehabilitation

Secondary Prevention

Overview | Smoking Cessation | Weight Management | Physical Activity | Lipid Management | BP Control | Diabetes Control | Influenza Vaccination | ACC/AHA Guidelines for Cardiovascular Risk Factor Reduction

Guidelines for Asymptomatic Patients

Noninvasive Testing in Asymptomatic Patients | Coronary Angiography in Asymptomatic Patients | Pharmacotherapy to Prevent MI and Death in Asymptomatic Patients

Case Studies

Case #1

Related Chapters

• Exercise stress testing
• Exercise Tolerance Test Time as an Endpoint for Clinical Trials Evaluating Therapies for Refractory Angina
• For other uses of the term angina: Unstable angina, Abdominal angina, Ludwig's angina, Prinzmetal's angina, Vincent's angina, or Angina tonsillaris