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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.
How do you say anginas in English?
If you mean the throat infection by angina, in English it is called Strep Thoat.
What causes angina pectoris?
Usually a stenotic coronary artery caused by atherosclerosis. The stenotic (narrowed) artery can give a brief period of ischemia (withholding of blood) to a region of the heart, which is felt as an intense pain. Angina pectoris is a sign that a more serious episode of ischemic attack can happen for that artery. If it is left untreated, it is very likely that the artery will eventually become completely clogged and the ensuing prolonged ischemia will cause a myocardial infarction (i.e. heart attack).
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.
What part of your body is affected by Angina?
Angina is a pain or discomfort in the chest that is often felt has a squeezing or pressure-like feeling. This discomfort can also be felt in the shoulders, arms, neck, jaws, or back. Anginal pain usually lasts for no more than 2-10 minutes. It is relieved by rest or nitroglycerin. It is commonly found in the chest area. Angina is usually a sign of coronary artery disease(CAD). It occurs when the blood vessels leading to the heart are blocked. The blockage decreases the blood and oxygen flow to the heart muscle. When the heart muscle is deprived of oxygen you will feel chest pain and other symptoms.
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.
If a person has angina pectoris and is probably having an MI explain what may be happening to the heart?
Angina Pectoris is when the heart is deprived of oxygen-rich blood. Because the person is not getting blood to the heart, this causes heart muscle to die which in turn causes the heart attack.
I was wondering what angina pectoris is and can it be cured?
Angina causes chest pain or discomfort due to heart disease and to cure Zinc is needed to stabilize cell membranes and competes with iron and prevents blood circulation.
What causes central chest pain and tingling down the left arm?
Either angina or a pending heart attack.
Why do people take nitroglycerin if they have angina?
Nitroglycerin helps to relax and widen blood vessels, which can increase blood flow to the heart and relieve chest pain associated with angina. This medication is commonly used as a short-acting treatment to help manage angina symptoms during an episode.
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
What treatments are there for angina?
Controlling existing factors that place the individual at risk is the first step in addressing artery disease that causes angina. These risk factors include cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and obesity.
What causes upper back pain and left arm aches no chest pain?
neck and left arm aches related to angina ,
Can stents cure angina?
Stents do not cure angina; instead, they are used to relieve symptoms associated with coronary artery disease. By opening narrowed or blocked arteries, stents improve blood flow to the heart, which can reduce angina episodes. However, they do not address the underlying causes of heart disease, so ongoing management and lifestyle changes are often necessary.
What medication is prescribed to prevent or relieve the pain of angina by dilating the blood vessels to the heart?
Nitroglycerins usually given under the tongue is commonly uses for 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.
