Anginal Syndrome
Angina pectoris is a common manifestation of coronary artery disease. The pain is caused by reduced blood flow to a segment of heart muscle...
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Angina
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Angina is discomfort or pain in the chest that happens when not enough oxygen-rich blood reaches the muscle cells of the heart. Angina is... Read more »
Angina
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Angina is a type of chest discomfort due to poor blood flow through the blood vessels (coronary vessels) of the heart muscle (myocardium).Related... Read more »
Stems cells reduce angina pain in new study
U.S. researchers say injecting severe angina patients' heart muscle with their own stem cells appears to reduce pain and improve their ability to... Read more »
ECG
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ECG; EKGNormal ValuesHeart rate: 60 to 100 beats per minuteHeart rhythm: consistent and evenWhat abnormal results meanAbnormal ECG results may be a... Read more »
Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Ischemic cardiomyopathy is a term that doctors use to describe patients who have reduced heart pumping (squeezing) due to coronary artery disease.... Read more »
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Ten Things to Do After An Angina Diagnosis
Stay Calm Stress can lead to angina attacks, so it is very important that you try to stay calm at all times. Learn relaxation techniques that you can easily use if you begin to feel stressed. Practice deep breathing exercises and if it helps,...
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