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Stable Coronary Artery Disease

Stable coronary artery disease is a form of coronary heart disease, the condition affecting the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart. Fatty plaques have built up inside the coronary arteries and narrowed them enough to limit blood reaching the heart muscle. In the stable pattern the plaques are not acutely ruptured, and symptoms are predictable, appearing with exertion or stress rather than at rest.

Medicine used to treat Stable Coronary Artery Disease

Perindopril

Perindopril

4mg

Perindopril tablets are an ACE inhibitor for hypertension, heart failure and stable coronary artery disease. One strength and several pack sizes is provided. You can compare the price per tablet across options.

FromUS$1.45/ tabletView

Key points

  • Coronary heart disease is the usual cause of heart attacks and angina.
  • Chest pain is the most common symptom of angina and heart attack, although symptoms vary between individuals and between males and females.
  • Reducing salt, quitting smoking and keeping blood pressure and cholesterol within target ranges can make a measurable difference to long-term outlook.

What angina feels like

Angina is the hallmark symptom: a tight or heavy chest pressure. It is brought on by effort, for example walking fast, using stairs or carrying bags, and usually fades within minutes of rest. Discomfort may move into the jaw, an arm or the upper back. Older adults often become short of breath when active.

How stable disease is treated

Treatment is guided by the treating doctor and usually combines medicines with other measures. Medicines from the heart and blood pressure category form the backbone. The perindopril ingredient is supplied as a 4 mg tablet and relaxes artery walls, reducing the workload on the heart; this matters most after a previous cardiac event. It is also used in hypertension and heart failure. Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging.

When to get urgent help

When angina begins to occur more often, appears while resting or lasts longer than before, get medical advice without delay; the plaques may have changed. Chest pain in suspected coronary heart disease is a medical emergency: call for an ambulance immediately. If you think a heart attack may be happening, call emergency services straight away and arrange hospital care.

What the sources say

  • The disease usually develops slowly and may cause no symptoms at first; angina or a heart attack can be the first sign. (Healthdirect)
  • A treatment plan is usually tailored by the doctor and brings together lifestyle changes, medicines and, in some cases, surgery. (Healthdirect)
  • Serious complications can be life-threatening and include abnormal heart rhythms and weakening of the heart muscle. (Healthdirect)

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