Treatment For Angina
Prevention
You can help to prevent angina caused by coronary artery disease by controlling your risk factors for clogged arteries:
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High cholesterol - Follow your doctor's guidelines for eating a diet low in fats and cholesterol and, if necessary, take medication to decrease your cholesterol.
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High blood pressure - Follow your doctor's recommendations for changing your diet and taking your medication.
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Smoking - If you smoke, quit. If you ...
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Angina Pectoris
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Angina pectoris is a term that describes chest pain caused by myocardial ischemia - a condition in which the amount of oxygen getting to the heart... Read more »
Unstable angina
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Accelerating angina; New-onset angina; Angina - unstable; Progressive angina TreatmentYour doctor may want you to check into the hospital to get some... Read more »
Ludwigs angina
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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