Stable Angina

Cardiology

Predictable chest pain on exertion relieved by rest/GTN.

Investigations

  • Resting ECG, echo
  • Anatomic: CT coronary angiography (NICE first-line)
  • Functional: stress echo/MRI/nuclear

Management

  • Symptom: GTN PRN, β-blocker or CCB first-line, add long-acting nitrate/ivabradine/ranolazine/nicorandil
  • Prognosis: aspirin, statin, ACEi (if HTN/DM/CKD/HF)
  • Revascularisation if refractory to medical or high-risk anatomy

Related in WardRound

Educational — verify locally.

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