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Long-term management of the patient with stable angina
1University of Arizona College of Nursing, Tucson.
Insights
Stable angina management focuses on symptom relief, addressing causes, and improving quality of life. Nurses play a key role in educating patients on symptom management and lifestyle changes for ischemic heart disease.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Nursing Science
Background:
- Ischemic heart disease treatment has advanced, leading to new patient care goals.
- Stable angina management now emphasizes symptom relief, root cause treatment, and quality of life enhancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the evolving goals in stable angina treatment.
- To define the nurse's role in long-term stable angina management.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on advances in ischemic heart disease treatment.
- Analysis of the nurse's role in patient education and lifestyle modification.
Main Results:
- New treatment goals for stable angina include symptom relief, addressing underlying causes, and enhancing quality of life.
- Nursing practice should integrate disease process knowledge for comprehensive patient care.
Conclusions:
- Nurses are crucial in providing information on anginal symptom management and lifestyle modifications.
- Comprehensive nursing care addresses the physiological, psychosocial, and educational needs of patients and families with ischemic heart disease.
Abstract:
Advances in the pharmacologic, medical, and surgical treatment of ischemic heart disease have led to the recognition of new goals in the treatment of patients with stable angina, including the relief of symptoms, treatment of underlying causes, and the enhancement of their quality of life. As research continues to provide more information about the pathophysiologic process of ischemic heart disease, new procedures, diagnostics, and management techniques will continue to emerge. In considering the long-term management of patients with stable angina, the primary role of the nurse is in providing relevant information regarding the management of anginal symptoms and related lifestyle modifications. Integrating knowledge of the disease process and its treatment into nursing practice will achieve a comprehensive plan of nursing care that addresses the physiologic, psychosocial, and educational needs of the patient and family members.