Types Of Angina
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 not a disease, but a symptom of a more serious condition, usually coronary artery disease, in which the vessels that supply blood to the heart become narrow or blocked. Coronary artery disease is usually caused by atherosclerosis, a condition in which fatty deposits (called plaque) build up along the inside walls of blood vessels. Although angina...
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Angina Pectoris
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Angina
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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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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