ABSTRACT
Studies have reported that in many individuals who are at risk of major cardiovascular events, prevalence of undetected stable angina pectoris (SAP) is high (Kones 2010) or suboptimally managed (Russell et al. 2010). Identifi cation of angina is very important since undetected individuals with the disease are at higher risk of having poor quality of life (QOL) and fatal cardiovascular events. Measuring QOL in angina is also essential since it provides a more valid description of actual treatment effects from the patients’ perspective. Early detection and appropriate intervention can delay progression to more serious manifestations of coronary artery disease (CAD) and cardiovascular death.
