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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).
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SymptomsSome patients (especially women, the elderly, and people with Diabetes) have unusual symptoms, such as:
- Fatigue
- Jaw, arm, or Back pain
- Shortness of breath
- Weakness
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∙ 12y agoAngina is a type of chest discomfort due to poor blood flow through the blood vessels (coronary vessels) of the heart muscle (myocardium).
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Reviewed ByReview Date: 06/28/2011
David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc., and Michael A. Chen, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical School, Seattle, Washington.
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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.
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.
What can bring angina on?
Angina may be triggered by physical or emotional stress and lasts up to 30 minutes.
