Fatality, morbidity and quality of life in patients with refractory angina pectoris

Background Refractory angina pectoris has been defined as coronary artery disease and severe angina, not available for further conventional pharmacological treatment or for revascularization procedures. The aim of the study was to assess fatality, morbidity and quality of life in patients with refractory angina. Methods Patients with refractory angina were prospectively identified at seven centres and were compared with an age and gender matched...