Definition Of Angina Pectoris
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
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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 »
Unstable angina
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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... Read more »
Angina: stable
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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... Read more »
Angina Patient Guide: Symptoms & Causes
What is angina? Angina is short for “angina pectoris,” which in Latin means “pain of the chest.” More specifically, angina is pain... Read more »
Ludwigs angina
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Ludwig's angina is an infection of the floor of the mouth underneath the tongue that is due to bacteria.Alternative NamesSubmandibular space... 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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