Do Statins Help Angina?
After 1 Year of Treatment, the Study Showed That Statin Therapy, Using Either Intensive- or Moderate-Dosing Strategies, Led to Significant Reductions in the...
After 1 year of treatment, the study showed that statin therapy, using either intensive- or moderate-dosing strategies, led to significant reductions in the duration of ischemia and frequency of angina episodes. Statin treatment also resulted in significant improvement in exercise time prior to onset of ischemia.
What is the fastest way to cure angina?
- Stop, relax, and rest. Lie down if you can. ...
- Take nitroglycerin.
- If the pain or discomfort doesn't stop a few minutes after taking nitroglycerin or if your symptoms become more severe, call 911 or let someone know that you need immediate medical assistance.
Can Atorvastatin treat angina?
In the Myocardial Ischemia Reduction with Aggressive Cholesterol Lowering (MIRACL) study, high-dose atorvastatin (80 mg/d) started within 24 to 96 hours of admission for unstable angina or non–Q-wave myocardial infarction reduced recurrent ischemic events over a 16-week treatment period compared with placebo.
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