Treatment guidelines for refractory angina pectoris now available. Therapeutic methods varying between behavior therapy and heart transplantation
Eliasson, T.; Norrsell, H.; Mannheimer, C.
Lakartidningen 98(46): 5170
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-7205 PMID: 11761568 Document Number: 539335
Refractory angina pectoris is defined as severe angina despite optimal medical and surgical/invasive treatment (CABG, PTCA). The epidemiology of this condition is unknown. The estimated yearly incidence is 2,000 patients in Sweden and 30,000-50,000 patients in Europe. The patient group is growing as a result of improved therapy. A number of additional treatment modalities have been developed during the last decades. The article summarises the scientifically and clinical basis of these treatments and gives recommendations concerning their use.