Chronic stable angina (CSA) is a significant problem in the United States that can negatively impact patient quality of life (QoL).\r\nAn accurate assessment of the severity of a patient�s angina, the impact on their functional status, and their risk of cardiovascular\r\ncomplications is key to successful treatment of CSA. Active communication between the patient and their healthcare provider is\r\nnecessary to ensure that patients receive optimal therapy.Healthcare providers should be aware of atypical symptoms ofCSA in their\r\npatients, as patients may continue to suffer from angina despite the availability of multiple therapies. Patient questionnaires and\r\nsymptomchecklists can help patients communicate proactively with their healthcare providers. This paper discusses the prevalence\r\nof CSA, its impact on QoL, and the tools that healthcare providers can use to assess the severity of their patients� angina and the\r\nimpact on QoL.
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