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Consensus Statement on Holistic Management of Angina.

Tiny Nair¹, Uday M Jadhav², K P Suresh Kumar³

¹Head, Dept. of Cardiology, PRS Hospital, Trivandrum, Kerala.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India

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Summary

This consensus statement addresses angina pectoris, a symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD). It provides guidance on the definition, diagnosis, and management of angina to improve patient outcomes and prevent cardiovascular events.

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Internal Medicine

Background:

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a global epidemic.
Adherence to medical and interventional therapies has reduced cardiac deaths by 33% at 5 years post-discharge.
Angina pectoris is a primary symptom of ischemic heart disease.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish consensus guidelines for the definition, diagnosis, and management of angina in stable coronary artery disease (CAD).
To outline goals of anti-ischemia therapy, including symptom relief, improved quality of life, and prevention of cardiovascular events.

Main Methods:

A consensus statement was developed through multiple e-meetings with ten eminent cardiology experts across ten regions in India.
Methods included extensive literature review, intense discussions, and feedback from attending cardiologists.

Main Results:

The article reports consensus statements on the definition, diagnosis, and management of angina.
These guidelines aim to standardize care for patients with stable CAD.

Conclusions:

The consensus provides a framework for managing angina pectoris in India.
The guidelines focus on improving patient prognosis and preventing cardiovascular events through optimized anti-ischemia therapy.