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The goals of treatment are to reduce symptoms and prevent complications. If you experience angina pain, you should:
- Rest
- Take nitroglycerin (only if prescribed by your doctor)
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There are three primary forms of medication for stable angina.
- Medications that improve long-term health include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), and cholesterol-lowering drugs.
- Medications that improve symptoms include nitrates and calcium channel blowers.
- Medications that do both include beta blockers and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
In 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved new type of medication called ranolazine (Ranexa) for the treatment of chronic angina. The drug is for patients who do not respond to traditional angina treatment. It should be used in combination with other medicals. Your doctor will tell you which ones.
Your doctor may recommend a cardiac rehabilitation program to help improve your heart's fitness.
Some patients may need surgery such as:
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