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Which type of angina occurs at rest and may be unresponsive to standard treatment?
The type of angina that occurs at rest and may be unresponsive to standard treatment is known as Prinzmetal's angina, or variant angina. It is caused by coronary artery spasm, leading to temporary reductions in blood flow to the heart. This form of angina can occur unpredictably and often happens during periods of rest, particularly at night. Treatment may require medications like calcium channel blockers or nitrates to relieve symptoms.
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When angina pain usually occurs?
exertion and 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.
Describe stable angina due to ischemia?
Stable angina occurs during exertion, can be quickly relieved by resting or taking nitroglycerine, and lasts from 3 to 20 minutes.
Who is more likely to have angina pectoris due to ischemia?
People with angina are at risk of having a heart attack.
Can you provide good advice on angina pectoris?
Angina -- or chest pain -- occurs because the heart is not receiving enough oxygen. The pain is usually in the chest and may also be felt in the shoulder, arm, or jaw. Not all chest pain is angina and it may be difficult to determine the cause of chest pain.
Describe unstable angina due to ischemia?
Unstable angina, which increases the risk of a heart attack, occurs more frequently, lasts longer, is more severe, and may cause discomfort during rest or light exertion.
Why does an exercise physiologist calculate pressure rate product?
Rate-pressure product is a good estimate of myocardial oxygen demand. RPP = Heart Rate X Systolic Blood Pressure. When using the RPP with patients with Coronary Artery Disease and with angina symptoms, it can indicate the oxygen demand at which Angina initially occurs (angina threshold).
What is a type a heart attack?
Angina pectoris (also known as angina). This occurs when bloodflow is restricted due to the narrowing of the main arteries of the heart. Important Note: If you suspect someone is having a heart attack, call for ambulance immediately. Hope this helped:-)
What diagnosis best describes angina pectoris due to inadequete blood supply?
Angina pectoris due to inadequate blood supply is best described as stable angina, a type of chest pain that occurs when the heart muscle doesn't receive enough oxygen-rich blood, often during physical exertion or stress. This condition is typically linked to coronary artery disease, where narrowed arteries restrict blood flow. The pain usually subsides with rest or the use of nitroglycerin. If the chest pain occurs unpredictably, it may indicate unstable angina, which is more serious and requires immediate medical attention.
What is variant angina?
is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough oxygen-rich blood for a short period of time
What is angina?
Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle is not receiving enough oxygen-rich blood. It is typically caused by the narrowing of the coronary arteries due to a build-up of plaque, reducing blood flow to the heart. Angina can be triggered by physical exertion, stress, or other factors that increase the heart's demand for oxygen.
Other then chest pain, what are other common angina symptoms?
Symptoms for angina other than chest pain include a sense of weight or pressure on the chest (often described as squeezing or fullness), shortness of breath, nausea, pain in the arms, neck, shoulders, back, or jaw (if it accompanies chest pain), fatigue, sweating, and dizziness. Unstable angina (angina that occurs for the first time, at unpredictable times, while at rest, is more severe than normal, or does not respond to angina medicine) is a medical emergency and might signal a heart attack - get to the emergency room immediately!
