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Angina is discomfort or pain in the chest because certain muscles of the heart don't get enough oxygen-rich blood.
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What is angina pecoris?
Angina pectoris, commonly referred to as just "angina", is chest pain caused by ischemia, or shortage of oxygenated blood supply, to the heart muscle. Unlike a heart attack, angina does not result in permanent damage to the heart muscle.
What are the causes of angina?
Having angina can be very serious. Major causes of angina is smoking, high fat and cholesterol diet, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure and high blood sugar levels. A way to keep from getting it is a healthy diet and exercise.
How prevalent or how many people does angina affect?
The way to prevent angina is to eat healthy,exercise for 30 mins a day and go to your doctor and check for high blood pressure regularly
How do you say anginas in English?
If you mean the throat infection by angina, in English it is called Strep Thoat.
Identify the forms of nitroglycerin that are helpful in preventing angina?
Nitrats, Beta blockers, Calcium Channel blockers
What is the word for the condition of episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium is known as?
Angina pectoris, but everyone just calls it angina
Can teenagers get angina?
can teens get angina .and also get coronary artery disease
How are angina symptoms brought on and dissipated?
Angina attacks are brought on by exertion and relieved by rest.
What is angina pecoris?
Angina pectoris, commonly referred to as just "angina", is chest pain caused by ischemia, or shortage of oxygenated blood supply, to the heart muscle. Unlike a heart attack, angina does not result in permanent damage to the heart muscle.
What is the medical term meaning pain felt when the heart does not receive enough oxygen?
It's called as 'angina pectoris'.Angina pectorisangina pectorisAngina pectoris.
What are some of the early symptoms of angina?
Early symptoms of angina are pain and discomfort although the circumstances differ depending on the kind of angina. Stable angina for example shows it's symptoms during physical exertion but doesn't last very long.
Who had angina pectoris in the novel who is Frances rain?
Terry had angina pectoris in the novel who is Frances Rain?
Which drugs are administered for allopathic treatment of angina due to ischemia?
Nitroglycerin is the classic treatment for angina.
Can unstable angina become stable angina?
Yes it can if the atherosclerotic plaque causing stable angina ruptures blocking the coronary artery partially. It is an example for acute coronary syndrome.
What is angina and its symptoms with any cure, if available?
Angina is one of the serious causes of chest pain. "Angina" is an abbreviation of angina pectoris, a Latin term for "squeezing of the chest." Chest pain is a common symptom caused by many different conditions. Some causes require prompt medical attention, such as angina, heart attack, blood clots in the lungs, or tearing of the aorta.
How many square feet in one angina?
Angina is a kind of heart disease. There are no square feet associated with it.
Which type of terms are the words angina and cataract?
medical terms. angina has to do with chest/heart, cataract has to do with the eye.
