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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
|September 2, 2021
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.
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.
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