These drugs are used to prevent angina pectoris, to lessen the risk of a second heart attack and to treat congestive heart failure. |
A successful angioplasty brings relief from angina and can make a heart attack less likely. |
In ACS, the unstable plaque ruptures, thromboses, and occludes the artery, causing angina. |
This can result in angina or, if the vessel is blocked completely, a heart attack. |
All study participants had a history of myocardial infarction or unstable angina pectoris during the previous three to 36 months. |
Beta-blocker therapy must be discontinued gradually over five to 10 days to avoid rebound angina or hypertension. |