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- 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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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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Angina Questions
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I have had fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue since 1999. What can I do for the pain - constant since 6/09? 2 AnswersExercise has been shown to reduce the pain associated with fibromyalgia. Start at an appropriate level for your body and experience. Something easy like stretch... read more
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