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Unstable Angina
Alternate Names : Accelerating Angina, Angina - Unstable, New-Onset Angina, Progressive Angina
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Unstable Angina Prevention
The best prevention of unstable as well as stable angina is to modify those risk factors that can be changed.
In fact, some studies have shown that modifying risk factors can prevent the progression of arterial blockages and can lead to decrease in the severity of blockages.
Aspirin, antianginal medications such as nitrates (nitroglycerin), beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, or others may be prescribed to prevent the occurrence of angina and lessen its severity. Aspirin and clopidogrel may reduce the likelihood of heart attacks in predisposed patients.
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• Definition
• Unstable Angina Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Unstable Angina Symptoms & Signs
• Unstable Angina Prevention
• Unstable Angina Diagnosis & Tests
• Unstable Angina Treatment
• Unstable Angina Prognosis
• Unstable Angina Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Angina
• Angina - Stable
• Arrhythmias
• Blood Clots
• Coronary Artery Spasm
• Diabetes
• Heart Attack
• Lipid Disorders - Acquired
Tests & Exams
• Blood Pressure
• Coronary Angiography
• ECG
• HDL
• LDL
• Platelet Count
Surgery & Procedures
• Angioplasty
• Heart Bypass Surgery
Other Topics
• Chest Pain
• Cholesterol
• High Blood Pressure
• Obesity
• Physical Examination
• Stress and Anxiety
Review Date : 5/8/2002
Reviewed By : Elena Sgarbossa, M.D., Department of Cardiology, Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Ctr., Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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