Angina

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Overview

Angina, also called angina pectoris, is a symptom of ischemic heart disease (IHD). Chest pain pressure, and discomfort—commonly known as angina—result when the coronary arteries do not deliver an adequate amount of oxygen-rich blood to the heart (called ischemia).

Types

Angina is classified broadly as stable or unstable, depending on its pattern of occurrence and severity. Stable angina occurs when increased physical activity (e.g., hurrying across a street or clim...Read the full article