Stable Coronary Artery Disease (Angina Pectoris): Diagnosis, Evaluation, Management
Evaluation and management of stable coronary artery disease Chronic coronary syndromes (CCS) Stable coronary artery disease (CAD), frequently referred to as stable angina pectoris , has traditionally been defined and managed as a distinct clinical entity. The hallmark of stable coronary artery disease is exercise-related angina pectoris ( chest pain ); symptoms of ischemia appear during circumstances with increased myocardial demand, typically exercise. Recent guidelines issued by the European Society for Cardiology (ESC) suggest a new classification ( Knuuti et al, 2019/2020 ), in which stable coronary artery disease is part of the broader syndrome of chronic coronary syndromes (CCS) . This syndrome includes six clinical manifestations of coronary artery disease (discussed below). Moreover, prognostication , selection of diagnostic tests, and treatment strategies have been updated. For example, exercise stress testing is no longer recommended in the initial evaluation of patients with suspect…
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