Angina
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Angina is a term used for chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. Angina (an-JIE-nuh or AN-juh-nuh) is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Angina is typically described as squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in your chest. Angina, also called angina pectoris, can be a recurring problem or a sudden, acute health concern. Angina is relatively common but can be hard to distinguish from other types of chest pain, such as the pain or discomfort of indigestion. If you have unexplained chest pain, seek medical attention right away.
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This video explains angina, chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. It describes angina as a symptom of coronary artery disease and how the pain is typically described.
Key points
- Defines angina as chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle
- Notes angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease
- Describes the pain as squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest
- Notes angina, also called angina pectoris, can be recurring or a sudden, acute concern
- Notes it can be hard to distinguish from other types of chest pain such as indigestion
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This video presents “Angina” — Angina is a term used for chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. Angina (an-JIE-nuh or AN-juh-nuh) is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Angina is typically described as squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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