Angina
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
Symptoms
Evaluation
electrocardiogram
heart catheterization
thallium stress test
Treatment
angioplasty
cardiac rehabilitation
drugs
aspirin
beta-blockers
blood thinners
CCBs
nitrates
statins
thrombolytics
long-term care
diet
specialist
surgery
Home Care
BP checks
diet
lifestyle
taking control
warning signs
Prevention
diet
Outlook
Complications
Underlying Cause
Types
Anatomy
Trusted Sites
Angina Home Care: Lifestyle
Lifestyle changes that can slow the progression of angina include:
Avoid alcohol except as directed by your doctor.
Stop smoking
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke
Eat a healthy heart diet:
Low fat diet
Low cholesterol diet
Low sodium
diet
Maintain a healthy body weight.
Keep your body mass index less than 25.
Regular exercise
:
Talk to your doctor about
an exercise plan
that is right for you.
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Angina Home Care: Taking Control
Related Topics:
Acute coronary syndrome
Atherosclerosis
Atypical angina
Chest pain
Coronary artery disease
Heart Attack
Men's health
Prinzmetal's angina
Women's health
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Last Updated: Feb 25, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Angina References:
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O'Toole L. Angina (stable). Clin Evid. 2005 Jun;(13):62-9.
Parker JO. Angina pectoris: a review of current and emerging therapies. Am J Manag Care. 2004 Oct;10(11 Suppl):S332-8.
Scheidt S. Treatment of stable angina: medical and invasive therapy--implications for the elderly. Am J Geriatr Cardiol. 2005 Jul-Aug;14(4):183-92.
