Nifedipine GITS: some ACTION better than none in stable angina.

Discusses research being done on the addition of nifedipine gastrointestinal therapeutic systems to conventional treatment for angina pectoris. Reference to a study by P. A. Poole-Wilson and colleagues published in the September 4, 2004 issue of "Lancet"; Reduction of coronary procedures and interventions for symptoms; Decreased occurrence of any vascular event in the group that recieved nifedipine.