Role of medical versus interventional strategies to prevent coronary events in patients with stable coronary artery disease

Chronic coronary artery disease (CAD) is a highly prevalent and complex health problem in the United States. The goals of treatment in patients with stable CAD are to reduce symptoms and thus improve quality of life, reduce myocardial ischemia, and, more importantly, reduce the risk of myocardial infarction and death. In this article, the authors review the evidence regarding the role of medical versus interventional strategies in reducing the risk of future coronary events in patients with stable CAD.