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Stable Angina
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
- Symptoms & Signs
- Diagnosis & Tests
- Prevention & Expectations
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the condition?
A person may reduce the risk for developing stable angina by:
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
If untreated, atherosclerosis can lead to stable angina brought on by lower and lower levels of exertion. Unstable angina, a severe, progressive angina that medication cannot control, also can develop. Other long-term effects include congestive heart failure, heart attack, and arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.
What are the risks to others?
Stable angina is not contagious and poses no risk to others.