Angina is a type of chest pain, usually a symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD happens when plaque builds up in the arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart, forcing the heart to work harder. This is what produces the painful angina, which may feel like pressure or squeezing in the chest, or pain in the shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back.

Of all patients experiencing angina, about 10%¹ suffer symptoms that are severe, long lasting, and cannot be controlled by traditional medical, surgical or interventional therapies. This severely debilitating condition is known as refractory angina.

Severe, long lasting and debilitating chest pain that cannot be controlled by traditional medical therapies is known as refractory angina, a condition that can significantly impact quality of life. Reducer* has been shown to provide relief for patients suffering from refractory angina¹.

The Reducer device is a small, hourglass-shaped device that establishes a narrowing in the coronary sinus, altering the blood flow and increasing the supply of oxygenated blood to areas of the heart muscle not receiving enough. Doctors place the device using a minimally invasive procedure, usually performed under local anesthesia. Most patients are discharged within 24 hours. Relief varies by patient and depends on a number of factors, but some patients report relief from angina symptoms as early as six weeks after the procedure, with most patients reporting improvement within three months.

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