Management of stable angina

This booklet is for you if you have stable angina. Your partner, friends, carers and family members may also find it helpful.

This booklet explains:

• what stable angina is
• how doctors will know you have stable angina
• what treatments are available, and
• what happens if you have stable angina and need another kind of operation.
• It explains the recommendations in a clinical guideline, produced by the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN), about getting assessed and treated for stable angina.

The clinical guidance is based on what we know from current medical research. It also gives advice on the opinion of healthcare professionals who are trained on how best to manage your care.

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