Unstable Gait
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Unstable angina is a condition in which your heart doesn't get enough blood flow and oxygen. It may lead up to a heart attack.
Angina is a type of chest discomfort caused by poor blood flow through the blood vessels (coronary vessels) of the heart muscle (myocardium).
See also:
Stable angina Variant angina
Alternative Names
Accelerating angina; New-onset angina; Angina - unstable; Progressive angina
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