Frequency of angina and quality of life in outpatients with stable coronary artery disease in Turkey: insights from the PULSE study

Akyildiz Z. I., Ergene O.

ACTA CARDIOLOGICA, vol.69, no.3, pp.253-259, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 69 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/ac.69.3.3027827
  • Journal Name: ACTA CARDIOLOGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.253-259
  • Keywords: Stable coronary artery disease, angina, quality of life, anti-anginal medication, ISCHEMIC CARDIOMYOPATHY, PECTORIS, PREVALENCE, MANAGEMENT, GUIDELINES, 1-YEAR
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective Cardiologists'approach to angina in outpatients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) is unclear. Therefore, we analysed data from the national multicentre, observational PULSE study to evaluate the frequency of angina, clinical variables affecting angina frequency and the impact of frequent angina on quality of life (QoL) in outpatients with stable CAD managed by cardiologists in secondary and tertiary health-care centres in Turkey.