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Angina: Encyclopedia Ii - Angina - Diagnosis
In patients with occasional angina who are not having chest pain, an electrocardiogram (ECG) is typically normal, unless there have been ...
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Angina: Encyclopedia - Angina
Angina pectoris is chest pain due to ischemia (a lack of blood and hence oxygen supply) to the heart muscle, generally due to obstruction...
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Angina: Encyclopedia Ii - Angina - Symptoms
Most patients with angina complain of chest discomfort rather than actual pain, the discomfort is usually described as a pressure, heavin...
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Angina: Encyclopedia Ii - Angina - Unstable Angina
Physicians distinguish between stable angina, which occurs during exercise or stress, and is relieved with a nitrate spray or tablet (e.g...
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Angina: Encyclopedia Ii - Angina - Pathophysiology
Increases in heart rate result in increased oxygen demand by the heart. The heart has a limited ability to increase its oxygen intake dur...
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Angina: Encyclopedia Ii - Angina - Treatment
The main goals of treatment in angina pectoris are relief of symptoms, slowing progression of the disease, and reduction of future events...
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