RT Journal A1 Mitka M T1 GUideline stresses medical therapy for treating stable ischemic heart disease JF JAMA JO JAMA YR 2013 FD January 16 VO 309 IS 3 SP 221 OP 222 DO 10.1001/jama.2012.176934 UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2012.176934 AB Ischemic heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. It is estimated that 1 in 3 US adults has some form of cardiovascular disease, including more than 17 million with coronary heart disease and almost 10 million with angina pectoris or chest pain, the most common symptom of ischemic heart disease.