Lifestyle modification

Pharmaceutical

The treatment of angina is generally classified into prognosis-improving therapy and quality of life-improving therapy.

Prognosis improving therapy

There are 4 drug classes that can improve the prognosis of stable angina:

  • ACE inhibitors
    • Perindopril and lisinopril
      • Long duration -- 1x5mg
    • Ramipril
      • Shorter duration -- 2x5mg
    • Captopril is no longer used

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