Angina
Also called: ischemic chest pain
A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Critical: needs emergency care
Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease.
Angina feels like squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness, or pain in the chest. It can be sudden or recur over time.
Depending on severity, it can be treated by lifestyle changes, medication, angioplasty, or surgery.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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Angina Pectoris: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology
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Jul 19, 2018 · Angina pectoris is the result of myocardial ischemia caused by an imbalance between myocardial blood supply and oxygen demand.
Angina, also known as angina pectoris, is chest pain or pressure, usually caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle (myocardium).
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