Treatments for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Angina

by ]]>Michelle Badash, MS]]>

The treatment goals of ]]>CAD]]> and ]]>angina]]> are:

To alleviate immediate angina symptoms
To improve heart function and prevent permanent heart damage in the future

Plaque Blocking an Artery

Treatment involves the following:

]]>Lifestyle changes]]>
]]>Medications]]>
]]>Surgery]]>
]]>Alternative and complementary therapies]]>

References:

American Heart Association website. Available at: http://www.americanheart.org .

Cardiovascular disease. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/HeartDisease/ . Updated April 2009. Accessed June 18, 2009.

Libby P, Braunwald E. Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders; 2007.

Last reviewed July 2010 by ]]>Michael J. Fucci, DO]]>

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.