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In patients who have either chronic stable angina without a history of myocardial infarction or a revascularization procedure in the past 6 months, as well as in asymptomatic patients with demonstrated coronary artery disease, the following should be routine: aspirin; a beta-blocker; an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor; and a statin, if the cholesterol is above normal. (LOE=1a)

 
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Snow V, Barry P, Fihn SD, et al. Primary care management of chronic stable angina and asymptomatic suspected or known coronary artery disease: a clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians. Ann Intern Med 2004; 141:562–567.

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In patients who have either chronic stable angina without a history of myocardial infarction or a revascularization procedure in the past 6 months, as well as in asymptomatic patients with demonstrated coronary artery disease, the following should be routine: aspirin; a beta-blocker; an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor; and a statin, if the cholesterol is above normal. (LOE=1a)

 
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In patients who have either chronic stable angina without a history of myocardial infarction or a revascularization procedure in the past 6 months, as well as in asymptomatic patients with demonstrated coronary artery disease, the following should be routine: aspirin; a beta-blocker; an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor; and a statin, if the cholesterol is above normal. (LOE=1a)

 
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