Follow Medical Videos on FacebookJoin 5M followers for daily medical videos, expert explainers, and myths busted.
Follow

Up next

Autoplay

Angina

3,572 Views • 01/17/24
Share
Embed
samer kareem
samer kareem
11 Subscribers
11

Educational only: videos on MedicalVideos.com are for general information and are not medical advice. Always consult your own doctor about your health.

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.

Show more
Read the full article: What Is Angina?

This video in 30 seconds

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

Video Overview

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.

From our Anaesthesia collection: Anesthesia videos: intubation, spinal and epidural anesthesia, general anesthesia techniques and patient monitoring explained step by step. Browse all Anaesthesia videos →

Educational content only — not a substitute for professional medical advice.

0 Comments sort Sort By

Up next

Autoplay