Emedinews:Makesure:An elderly patient with unstable angina presented with URTI and was found to be positive for Chlamydia pneumoniae infection

Situation: An elderly patient with unstable angina presented with URTI and was found to be positive for Chlamydia pneumoniae infection.
Reaction: Start a macrolide antibiotic immediately.
Lesson: Make sure to remember that erythromycin 2 g/day for 10–14 days reverses the increased risk of atherosclerosis.