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Angina treatment: Stents, drugs, lifestyle changes — What's best?
Why are there different treatments for each type of angina?
What are the treatment options for chronic stable angina?
So which angina treatment is better — angioplasty and stenting or medications?
What if your angina treatment doesn't work?
How do you choose?
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Types of angina
Treatment options
How to choose
How to choose
You and your doctor will discuss the pros and cons of each treatment to determine what might work best for you. For most people, first steps include medications and lifestyle changes. If those don't work for you, angioplasty and stenting can be another option.
Talk to your doctor if you think your treatment isn't controlling your angina well enough.