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Unstable Angina
Unstable angina describes a syndrome that is intermediate between stable angina and myocardial infarction (heart attack): it is characterized by an accelerating or "crescendo" pattern of chest pain that lasts longer tha...
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Symptoms
Symptoms include: Sudden chest pain that may also be felt in the shoulder, arm, jaw, neck, back, or other area; Pain th...
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Causes
Coronary artery disease due to atherosclerosis is by far the most common cause of unstable angina. Atherosclerosis is t...
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Tests
The doctor will perform a physical examination and check your blood pressure. The doctor may hear abnormal sounds, such...
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Treatments
Your doctor may want you to check into the hospital to get some rest and prevent complications. Blood thinners (antipla...
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amlodipine
aspirin
atenolol
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Coronary Heart Disease
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Complications
Unstable angina may lead to a heart attack.
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Prevention
Lifestyle changes can help preventing some angina attacks. Your doctor may tell you to: Stop smoking; Lose weight if yo...
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Call your health care provider if you have any symptoms of angina. If you think you are having a heart attack, seek imm...
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