Stable angina pectoris

Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death in the world. stable angina pectoris is a discomfort in the chest or adjacent areas caused by effort. this review will focus on the medical and invasive treatment of chronic stable angina, with a focus in new strategies. the goal of treatment is to improve quality of life, decrease cardiovascular events and mortality. risk stratification should be made for optimal therapeutic choices. risk stratification hierarchy can be described as: clinical evaluation, stres testings, left ventricular function and coronary angiography.