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Angina - stable - Management
When should I refer someone at routine review?
- If the person has poorly controlled angina symptoms, see Referral.
- If the person is stable on treatment, referral to a cardiologist is not usually required. However, refer promptly if:
- Stress testing (for example exercise tolerance testing) has not been done as part of the diagnostic process.
- The result of stress testing was highly abnormal, but the person has not been reviewed by a specialist.
- A murmur is detected that has not been assessed by a specialist.
- Also consider referral if:
- There are several risk factors or a strong family history.
- The person requests it.
- There are problems with employment or life insurance.
- A significant comorbidity (such as diabetes) is present.
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