Angina pectoris is a clinical syndrome characterized by episodes of chest pain or pressure behind the breastbone caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. It has several types and is caused by blockages in the coronary arteries. Treatment includes medications like nitroglycerin, aspirin, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and statins to relieve symptoms and reduce risk factors, as well as surgical procedures like coronary bypass surgery or atherectomy to restore blood flow.

1. ANGINA PECTORIS
ANGINA PECTORIS:
Angina pectoris is defined as a
clinical syndrome characterized by
episodes of pain or pressure in the centre
of the chest just behind the breast bone. It
is otherwise known as Ischemic chest pain
TYPES:
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF ANGINA
PECTORIS:
SYMPTOMS:
CAUSES:
TREATMENT:
PHARMACOLOGICAL
TREATMENT:
1. Nitrates
Eg: Nitro-glycerine (GTN)(SL-ROA)
2. Antiplatelet agent/Anticoagulant
Eg: Aspirin, Heparin, Clopidogrel
3. Beta- blockers
Eg: Propanolol, Metaprolol, Atenolol
4. Calcium channel blockers
Eg: Nifedipine,Amilodipine,Verapamil,
Diltiazem
5. Cholesterol lowering agents
Eg: Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin
SURGICAL TREATMENT:
Coronary bypass surgery:
Atherectomy devices