No significant changes took place in the HRQoL of the patients in the medication group within either 1 or 8 years after the intervention. Slight impairment was seen on the dimensions of pain, mobility, sleep, and social isolation from 1 to 8 years. but slight improvement was derectable on the dimensions of emotional reactions and energ. when medication is no longer adequate, a choice must be made between N CA and CABG as to which is more suitable to the patient. Both interventions have similar effects on, for example, mortality or the incidence of new myocardial infatctions.