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What does the Angina Plan do?

The Angina Plan aims to help clinicians and patients in managing angina episodes and fostering optimal self-management by:

• explaining what angina is and how it affects people
• working through common misconceptions about angina
• helping patients develop skills in managing angina episodes or fear about such episodes
• increasing confidence and ability in taking regular physical activity
• helping patients become more skilful in relaxation techniques
• reduce the likelihood of further heart problems by increasing knowledge and skills in cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention

Who is it for?

Any patient with stable angina can use the Angina Plan. It is suitable for frail and elderly people as well as younger fitter patients.

The facilitator introduces the patient (and a relative or friend) to the Angina Plan or Angioplasty Plan in an interview that lasts around 30-40 minutes.

What does the Angioplasty Plan do?

The Angioplasty Plan aims to help clinicians and patients in managing health concerns at the point of diagnosis and following angioplasty. It does this by:

• addressing questions about heart disease and explains how it may present in people
• clarifying what angioplasty is and why it is done
• helping patients get ready for the angioplasty
• explaining what will happen during and afterward angioplasty
• helping patients gain the skills in setting physical goals
• increasing knowledge and skills in cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention with an aim to reduce the likelihood of further heart problems.

Who is it for?

Patients with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease planned for angioplasty or for patients following angioplasty. It is suitable for frail and elderly people as well as younger fitter patients.

What is involved?

The facilitator introduces the patient (and a relative or friend) to the Angina Plan or Angioplasty Plan in an interview that lasts around 30-45 minutes.

This is followed by at least four contacts, by phone, virtual device or by clinic appointment.

The core content includes:

• Your heart and heart disease/angina
• Types of treatment
• Managing risk factors
• Controlling symptoms
• Stress reduction and relaxation
• Improving health and wellbeing
• Goal setting and pacing
• Beliefs and expectations around your diagnosis/treatment

Can I buy a copy of the Angina Plan for my own use?

Members of the public can't buy the Angina Plan or Angioplasty Plan directly because they must be assessed for suitability and helped by a trained facilitator. Ask at your GP practice or local cardiac rehabilitation service if anyone there is an Angina Plan facilitator. Health professionals can only order the Angina Plan or Angioplasty Plan once they have done the training. The Angioplasty Plan can be facilitated with no further training by people who are Angina Plan facilitators. We do suggest that those who are not based in a centre where angioplasty takes place should forge links with that centre and be conversant with the full patient pathway.

For further details contact Angina Plan Administration.

Click here to download the Angina Plan & Angioplasty Plan leaflet