Patient's question:
My angina has been with me for over two years and hasn't improved. It's very painful, so what is the best treatment for angina?Doctor's answer:
During the remission phase of angina, it is important to try to prevent various causes that may lead to a recurrence of angina, such as anger. Dietary adjustments should be made, especially to avoid overeating, and smoking and drinking should be quit. Additionally, other medications should be considered, primarily statins. These drugs can quickly expand coronary arteries, reduce vascular resistance, enhance coronary blood flow, and also expand peripheral blood vessels, reduce venous blood return, and lower cardiac pressure. Re-adjusting blood lipids and preventing plaque formation. Furthermore, for the treatment of angina, minimally invasive surgery may be considered, usually when there is severe vascular stenosis, or surgical coronary artery bypass grafting. Generally, nitrate are used, and within 1-2 minutes, the patient's symptoms can be significantly relieved, rarely lasting less than 5 minutes.