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Angina
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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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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Physicians can usually diagnose angina based on the patient's symptoms and the precipitating factors. However, other di...
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Traditional Chinese medicine. Exercise and a healthy diet, including cold-water fish as a source of.
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Diabetes
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Heart attack
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In most cases, the best prevention involves changing habits to avoid bringing on attacks of angina. Most healthcare pro...
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