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Stable angina is chest pain or discomfort that typically occurs with activity or stress. The pain usually begins slowly and gets worse over the next few minutes before going away. |
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Symptoms
The most common symptom is chest pain that occurs behind the breastbone or slightly to the left of it. It may feel l...
Causes
Your heart muscle is working all the time, so it needs a continuous supply of oxygen. This oxygen is provided by the...
Tests
Your health care provider will perform a physical exam and measure your blood pressure. The following tests may be d...
Treatments
The options for treating angina include lifestyle changes, medications, and invasive procedures such as coronary angi...
Prevention
Your doctor may tell you to take nitroglycerin a few minutes in advance if you plan to perform an activity that may t...
Doctor Specialties
Seek medical attention if you have new, unexplained chest pain or pressure. If you have had angina before, call your...
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