BHF factfiles

Northumberland Heart Health programme Stable angina

 

 

Angina flow chart
 

Northumberland guidelines 1999

Footnotes:

  1. An exercise test is a poor diagnostic test in patients with low risk of CHD. There is a high risk of false positive results.
  2. Even when the diagnosis of angina is clear further investigation is appropriate for most patients.
  3. Patients with proven coronary artery disease and stable symptoms may not need further investigation if revascularisation is not wanted by the patient or is considered inappropriate.
  4. A negative exercise test does not exclude coronary artery disease, especially if performed while taking anti-anginal medication.

Management of stable angina: North of England guidelines 2001