Unstable angina

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Coronary artery balloon angioplasty - series

Accelerating angina; New-onset angina; Angina - unstable; Progressive angina

The best prevention of unstable as well as stable angina is to modify those risk factors that can be changed.

• Stop smoking
• Lose weight if overweight
• Control blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol

In fact, 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. Aspirin and clopidogrel may reduce the likelihood of heart attacks in predisposed patients.

Review Date: 05/31/2006
Reviewed By: Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.