Unstable angina
Alternative names:
accelerating angina; angina - unstable; new-onset angina;
progressive angina
Prevention:
The best prevention is to modify those risk factors that
can be changed.
Some studies have shown that modifying risk factors can prevent the progression
of arterial blockages and can lead to decrease in the severity
of blockages.
Aspirin, antianginal medications such as nitrates (nitroglycerin),
beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, or others may be
prescribed to prevent the occurrence of angina
and lessen its severity.
Updated Date: 06/22/00
Updated by: David H. Stern, MD Chief Medical
Resident, University of Pennsylvania Hospital, VeriMed Healthcare
Network
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