Chronic Angina

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Health Encyclopedia: Angina Stable

Definition

Stable angina is chest pain or discomfort that typically occurs with activity or stress. 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: Unstable angina


Alternative Names

Angina - stable; Angina - chronic; Angina pectoris


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Your heart muscle is working all the time, so it needs a continuous supply of oxygen. This oxygen is provided by the coronary...

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