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Review
. 2017 Dec;29(4):487-493.
doi: 10.1016/j.cnc.2017.08.008. Epub 2017 Sep 29.

Management of Chronic Stable Angina

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Management of Chronic Stable Angina

Michele Ann Walters. Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am. 2017 Dec.

Abstract

Chronic stable angina (CSA) is a symptomatic problem that is precipitated by ischemic heart disease. CSA is diagnosed when symptoms are present for at least 2 months without changes in severity, character, or triggering circumstances. This article is a summary of current treatment strategies aimed to prevent progression of atherosclerosis, and medication therapies to control angina symptoms and improve quality of life for the individual.

Keywords: Chronic stable angina; Congestive heart failure; Ischemic heart disease; Quality of life.

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