OBJECTIVE To examine the long-term cardiovascular consequences of angina in a large epidemiological study. DESIGN Prospective cohort study conducted between 1972 and 1976 with 20 years of follow-up (the Renfrew-Paisley Study). SETTING Renfrew and Paisley, West Scotland, UK. PARTICIPANTS 7048 men and 8354 women aged 45-64 years who underwent comprehensive cardiovascular screening at baseli...