This national clinical guideline outlines the evidence-based diagnosis, pharmacological treatment, and revascularization strategies for patients with stable angina.
May inform CTCA-first diagnosis in stable angina; leaves open aspirin decisions in non-cardiac surgery.
Chest pain associated with inadequate blood flow of oxygen to the myocardium owing to progressive narrowing of coronary arteries is known as angina[1]. A common cause of angina is coronary artery disease, which is responsible for 45% of all cardiovascular deaths in the UK[1,2]. Other less common causes include valvular disease (such as aortic stenosis), […]
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
A 2021 study conducted a review in Stable angina. Clinical guidelines for management of stable angina was evaluated. The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network recommends CT-coronary angiography for suspected stable angina and advises against routine aspirin use to reduce perioperative events in non-cardiac surgery.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: