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Treatment
General Treatment:
Lifestyle changes including diet and exercise with health education to adhere to medical treatment including for chronic underlying diseases such as hypertension, type II diabetes, etc., regular exercise, weight control, and most importantly smoking cessation.
Medical Treatment:
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Anticoagulants such as aspirin to prevent formation of blood clots
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ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, diuretics, and calcium channel blockers to reduce blood pressure and strain on the heart musculature
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Statins to reduce high cholesterol levels
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Nitrates to stop the chest pain
Surgical Treatment:
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Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG)
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Angioplasty and stent placements.
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Percutaneous coronary interventions
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