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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.

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How do you say anginas in English?

If you mean the throat infection by angina, in English it is called Strep Thoat.


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.


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.


Does nitroglycerin make you feel good?

Nitroglycerin is a medication used to treat chest pain (angina) by dilating blood vessels. While it can provide relief from angina symptoms, it does not create a "feel-good" sensation or cause euphoria.


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).

Related Questions

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 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.


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.


Which drugs are administered for allopathic treatment of angina due to ischemia?

Nitroglycerin is the classic treatment for angina.


Who had angina pectoris in the novel who is Frances rain?

Terry had angina pectoris in the novel who is Frances Rain?


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.


What can bring angina on?

Angina may be triggered by physical or emotional stress and lasts up to 30 minutes.


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.