Evaluating Symptoms to Improve Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Stable Angina

Chronic stable angina (CSA) is a significant problem in the United States that can negatively impact patient quality of life (QoL). An accurate assessment of the severity of a patient’s angina, the impact on their functional status, and their risk of cardiovascular complications is key to successful...

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Published in:Nursing Research and Practice 2013-01, Vol.2013 (2013), p.357-364
Main Authors: Young, Jeffrey W., Melander, Sheila
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Angina pectoris
Care and treatment
Distribution
Health aspects
Patient outcomes
Quality of life
Review
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Summary:Chronic stable angina (CSA) is a significant problem in the United States that can negatively impact patient quality of life (QoL). An accurate assessment of the severity of a patient’s angina, the impact on their functional status, and their risk of cardiovascular complications is key to successful treatment of CSA. Active communication between the patient and their healthcare provider is necessary to ensure that patients receive optimal therapy. Healthcare providers should be aware of atypical symptoms of CSA in their patients, as patients may continue to suffer from angina despite the availability of multiple therapies. Patient questionnaires and symptom checklists can help patients communicate proactively with their healthcare providers. This paper discusses the prevalence of CSA, its impact on QoL, and the tools that healthcare providers can use to assess the severity of their patients’ angina and the impact on QoL.
ISSN:2090-1429
2090-1437
DOI:10.1155/2013/504915