1.1.1 Diagnose stable angina according to the NICE guideline on recent-onset chest pain of suspected cardiac origin. Diagnose and manage unstable angina and NSTEMI according to the NICE guidelines on recent-onset chest pain of suspected cardiac origin, unstable angina and NSTEMI and acute coronary syndromes. 1.2 Information and support for people with stable angina 1.2.1 Clearly explain stable angina to the person, including factors that can provoke angina (for example, exertion, emotional stress, exposure to cold, eating a heavy meal) and its long-term course and management. When relevant, involve the person's family or carers in the discussion. 1.2.2 Encourage the person with stable angina to ask questions about their angina and its treatment. Provide opportunities for them to voice their concerns and fears. 1.2.3 Discuss the person's, and if appropriate, their family or carer's ideas, concerns and expectations about their condition, prognosis and treatment. Explore and address any misconceptions about stable angina and its implications for daily activities, heart attack risk and life expectancy. 1.2.4 Advise the person with stable angina to seek professional help if there is a sudden worsening in the frequency or severity of their angina. 1.2.5 Discuss with the person the purpose and any risks and benefits of their treatment. 1.2.6 Assess the person's need for lifestyle advice (for example about exercise, stopping smoking, diet and weight control) and psychological support, and offer interventions as necessary. 1.2.7 Explore and address issues according to the person's needs, which may include: self-management skills such as pacing their activities and goal setting concerns about the impact of stress, anxiety or depression on angina advice about physical exertion including sexual activity. 1.3 General principles for treating people with stable angina 1.3.1 Do not exclude people with stable angina from treatment based on their age alone. 