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Angina is chest pain caused by too little blood flow to the heart muscle. The pain usually begins slowly and gets worse over a period of minutes before going away. Stable angina typically occurs when you exert yourself,...
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Symptoms
The most common symptom is chest pain that occurs behind the breastbone or slightly to the left. It may feel like tight...
Causes
Angina is caused by too little blood flow to the heart. The most common cause of angina is coronary heart disease (CHD....
Tests
Your health care provider will perform a physical exam and measure your blood pressure. The following tests may be done...
Treatments
Treatment involves rest and medicine. Medicines used to treat angina include: Nitroglycerin; Blood thinners, including ...
Prevention
Your doctor may tell you to take nitroglycerin a few minutes in advance if you plan to perform an activity that may tri...
Doctor Specialties
You should seek medical attention if you have new, unexplained chest pain or pressure. If you have had angina before, c...
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