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Angina is pain , discomfort, or pressure in the chest that is caused by ischemia , an insufficient supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. It is sometimes also characterized by a feeling of choking, suffocati...

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Symptoms
  • Chest Pain
  • Chest Pain On Exertion
  • Crushing Chest Pain
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Causes
Physicians can usually diagnose angina based on the patient's symptoms and the precipitating factors. However, other di...
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Tests
Physicians can usually diagnose angina based on the patient's symptoms and the precipitating factors. However, other di...
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Treatments
Traditional Chinese medicine. Exercise and a healthy diet, including cold-water fish as a source of.
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Drugs
  • abciximab
  • amlodipine
  • amyl nitrite
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Supplements
  • Acetylcarnitine
  • dan-shen
  • dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate
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Alternative Therapies
  • Acupuncture
  • Massage
  • relaxation therapy
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Risk Factors
  • Diabetes
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Cholesterol
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Complications
  • Heart attack
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Prevention
In most cases, the best prevention involves changing habits to avoid bringing on attacks of angina. Most healthcare pro...
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Doctor Specialties
  • Cardiologist
  • Emergency Medicine doctor
  • Internist
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