Chronic coronary syndrome: management of patients (according to European Society of Cardiology (ESC) 2019 guidelines)

Abstract

This article presents contemporary approaches to treatment in patients with chronic coronary syndromes (CCS), according to European Society of Cardiology (ESC) 2019 guidelines [1]. It is stated that the algorithm of the treatment process includes pharmacological management, which envision control of symptoms and prevention of occurrence cardiac events that are related to CCS with the maximum patient compliance and with minimal side effects. A step-by-step tactics of long-term antianginal drugs therapy are given, taking into account the patient’s specific baseline characteristics. The importance of antithrombotic treatment is underlined (with saving of the balance between prevention of ischemic events and the risk of bleeding), applying of lipid-lowering and other drugs to prevent events. It is noted that myocardial revascularization plays central role in the treatment of CCS, contributing to symptom relief and improving prognosis, but it is always a supplement to drug therapy. A healthy lifestyle for the patient is an important condition for achieving success in the treatment of CCS.