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: Remember to start macrolides immediately.
Lesson: Make sure to remember that erythromycin 2 g/day for 10–14 days reverses the increased risk of atherosclerosis.