Download or read book Essentials in Stable Angina Pectoris written by Juan Carlos Kaski and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-08-15 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title discusses the magnitude of the problem of angina pectoris. The author also goes on to describe the characteristics and clinical profile of patients with angina in a contemporary population. The different types and multiple mechanisms of angina pectoris are described, while the clinical presentation, typical and atypical features and complications (MI, HF) and clinical management and outcomes are evaluated. The author also evaluates the various antianginal therapies used in special populations: the elderly, post revascularised patients, patients with LVSD or HF, patients with CKD, patients with diabetes.