What treatments work for stable angina?
Angina is the discomfort or pain you feel, usually in your chest, when your heart isn’t getting enough oxygen. You usually get angina when you do something active, and it goes away when you rest. Here we look at treatments for the most common type of angina. Doctors call this stable angina because it has a regular pattern to it. We also have a section on unstable angina. There are good treatments that can relieve the discomfort or pain of an angina attack, cut your number of attacks and help you get on with your life. Your doctor will also suggest treatments to stop your angina and heart disease getting worse and to lower your chances of having a heart attack.