Unstable Angina
Alternate Names : Unstable Angina Pectoris
What can be done to prevent the condition?
A person may reduce the risk for developing unstable angina by:
following the healthcare provider's recommended treatment for stable
angina
not smoking
controlling high blood pressure
controlling blood cholesterol
controlling diabetes
exercising regularly
eating a diet designed to minimize
heart disease
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
Unstable angina that is not controlled quickly can lead to a heart attack.
What are the risks to others?
Unstable angina is not contagious and poses no risks to others.
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