Supplement to Clinical Geriatrics: Novel Approaches to the Treatment of Chronic Angina

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

CAD with refractory angina—clinical scope
• Describe the pathophysiology of coronary ischemia and its effects on ventricular function
• Discuss the epidemiology and prognosis of patients with refractory stable angina

Objectives of management of CAD
• Review the risk factors associated with the development and progression of CAD
• Describe current therapeutic and drug options for patients with CAD

Novel pharmacologic options for man...