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A symptom of myocardial ischemia, angina is chest pain that occurs when the heart is not getting enough oxygen-rich blood.AHA: Angina Pectoris
Although angina may create the feeling of pressure or a squeezing pain in the chest, the pain is not limited to the chest area. The shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back can also be in pain from angina.NHLBI: Angina Key Points In some cases, angina may also feel like indigestion.
Angina in itself is not a disease, but a symptom of another heart problem.
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Fast Facts
- Alternate name: Angina pectoris
- Disease type: Heart disease
- Types: Stable, unstable, variantNHLBI: What Is Angina?
- Stable angina is the most commonNHLBI: What Is Angina?
- Affects about 7 million in the U.S.NHLBI: Angina Key Points
- Cause: Coronary artery damage
- Most common trigger: Physical exertion AHA: Angina Pectoris
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- Lifestyle changes
- Medication
- Cardiac rehabilitation
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Lifestyle Changes
- Quit smoking
- Avoid large meals
- Avoid rich foods
- Avoid stress
- Healthy diet
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American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP): Angina and Heart Disease
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@jackymac84 thanks, he's doing ok now, has angina so should be used to it by now but still!!
@parttimegoddess | November 10, 2009 09:13 PM -
LDL http://bit.ly/2tE7NO A 57-year-old patient with stable class II angina is referred for consideration o
@usmleforum | November 10, 2009 06:15 PM -
Keine Schweinegrippe, dafür ne chronische Angina. Goodbye my Mandeln. Goodbye my almost friend. Blaa~ah.
@Prinzesschn | November 10, 2009 05:49 PM -
Atenção mulheres cardíacas: Muito cuidado na hora de sair dizendo por aí que você tem Angina Profunda.
@fernandimborges | November 10, 2009 05:43 PM -
aşk ; gecenin bir yarısı insanı acil servise getiren göğüs ağrısıymış meğer.nazım boşa dememiş; "bu yüzden bende bu angina pektoris"
@neslihandumanli | November 10, 2009 04:56 PM
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View All Angina Questions (1) | Ask a QuestionI have had fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue since 1999. What can I do for the pain - constant since 6/09? (2 Answers)Exercise has been shown to reduce the pain associated with fibromyalgia. Start at an appropriate level for your body and experience. Something easy like stretching and walking is a good ... read more
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