Treatment of Variant Angina

Today, frequent late-night work and study have exerted significant adverse effects on people’s physical health, weakening their immune systems and disrupting endocrine and exocrine functions. A relatively common resulting condition is angina pectoris. So, what is the treatment for variant angina?

Treatment of Variant Angina

The management of variant angina includes pharmacological therapy, surgical intervention, and cardiac rehabilitation. Variant angina is caused by coronary artery spasm. If the spasm results from underlying coronary artery stenosis, coronary stent implantation is recommended. Long-term oral administration of secondary prevention medications for coronary artery disease can help alleviate coronary spasm. If angina is solely attributable to coronary artery spasm—without significant stenosis—calcium channel blockers are effective in relieving the spasm. Additionally, identifying the underlying cause(s) of coronary spasm is essential. Common triggers include smoking, external stimuli, emotional stress, and excessive sympathetic nervous system activation.

The fundamental principles of angina treatment involve improving coronary blood supply, reducing myocardial oxygen demand, and concurrently managing atherosclerosis. In addition to general supportive measures, treatment modalities include pharmacotherapy, interventional procedures, and surgery. Interventional therapy—currently widely used for angina—includes percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and stent implantation. Surgical treatment involves coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), typically reserved for patients who fail to respond adequately to medical or interventional therapies.

Patients are advised to maintain a positive mood and avoid cold, spicy, or high-fat foods. We hope this information proves helpful to you.