Diseases
angina
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Overview
Angina is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Angina is also called angina pectoris. Angina pain is often described as squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest.
Symptoms
- nausea
- fatigue
- the chest pain or discomfort may feel like: burning, fullness, and pressure
- pain may also be felt in the arms, neck, jaw, shoulder or back.
- dizziness
Causes
- the most common cause of reduced blood flow to the heart muscle is coronary artery disease (cad).
- if plaques in a blood vessel rupture or a blood clot forms, it can block or reduce flow through a narrowed artery
Risk factors
- increasing age. angina is most common in adults age 60 and older.
- tobacco use.
- family history of heart disease.
Diagnosis
- blood tests.
- chest x-ray.
- electrocardiogram (ecg or ekg).
- stress test.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is angina?
Angina is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Angina is also called angina pectoris. Angina pain is often described as squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest.
What are the symptoms of angina?
nausea, fatigue, the chest pain or discomfort may feel like: burning, fullness, and pressure, pain may also be felt in the arms, neck, jaw, shoulder or back., dizziness
What causes angina?
the most common cause of reduced blood flow to the heart muscle is coronary artery disease (cad).; if plaques in a blood vessel rupture or a blood clot forms, it can block or reduce flow through a narrowed artery
Which medicines are used for angina?
abciximab, amlodipine, amlodipine-atorvastatin, carvedilol, coenzyme q-10, dalteparin, diltiazem, enoxaparin, metoprolol, nicardipine, nifedipine, verapamil
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