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Is unstable angina controlled by just a beta blocker? or does it need a combination of beta, ace-inhibitors, calcium blockers, or other?

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Needs intervention: True unstable angina means having chest pain at rest with shortness of breath etc and needs urgent evaluation for possible angioplasty with stent placement if needed.

Answered 8/4/2018

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