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Preface
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As recalled by the recent publication of the European guidelines, the current management of patients with stable angina involves the control of anginal symptoms, the prevention of cardiovascular eventssuch as acute coronary syndromes, stroke, and cardiovascular deathand the control of cardiovascular risk factors. These measures contribute to preventing or slowing the progression of the disease. Achieving this goal requires prescription of multiple