Sign or Symptom
angina pectoris
an·gi·na [ pek-tuh-ris ]
Subclass of:
Myocardial Ischemia;
Chest Pain
Etymology:
Latin angina = a sore throat or quinsy (from angere = to strangle or suffocate) + pectus = chest
Definitions related to angina pectoris:
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(angina) Angina is chest pain or discomfort you feel when there is not enough blood flow to your heart muscle. Your heart muscle needs the oxygen that the blood carries. Angina may feel like pressure or a squeezing pain in your chest. It may feel like indigestion. You may also feel pain in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common heart disease. CAD happens when a sticky substance called plaque builds up in the arteries that supply blood to the heart, reducing blood flow. There are three types of angina: Stable angina is the most common type. It happens when the heart is working harder than usual. Stable angina has a regular pattern. Rest and medicines usually help.; Unstable angina is the most dangerous. It does not follow a pattern and can happen without physical exertion. It does not go away with rest or medicine. It is a sign that you could have a heart attack soon.; Variant angina is rare. It happens when you are resting. Medicines can help. Not all chest pain or discomfort is angina. If you have chest pain, you should see your health care provider. NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(angina) Chest pain resulting from inadequate oxygen delivery for the needs of the myocardium.U.S. FDA GlossaryU.S. Food & Drug Administration, 2021
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(angina) Chest pain secondary to decreased blood flow to cardiac muscle.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(angina) Paroxysms of chest pain due to reduced oxygen to the heart.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A heart condition marked by paroxysms of chest pain due to reduced oxygen to the heart.ACC/AHA Clinical Data TerminologyAmerican College of Cardiology and American Heart Association , 2020
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Paroxysmal chest pain that occurs with exertion or stress and is related to myocardial ischemia.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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Recurring thoracic pain or discomfort which occurs when a part of the heart does not receive enough blood; usually caused by exertion or excitement.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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Temporary chest pain that occurs when the heart isn't getting enough oxygen and blood, usually occurring in response to physical activity or stress.Harvard Dictionary of Health TermsHarvard Medical Publishing, 2011
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The symptom of paroxysmal pain consequent to MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA usually of distinctive character, location and radiation. It is thought to be provoked by a transient stressful situation during which the oxygen requirements of the MYOCARDIUM exceed that supplied by the CORONARY CIRCULATION.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Angina pectoris is a clinical syndrome of precordial discomfort or pressure due to transient myocardial ischemia without infarction. It is typically precipitated by exertion or psychologic stress and relieved by rest or sublingual nitroglycerin. Diagnosis is by symptoms, ECG, and myocardial imaging. Treatment may include antiplatelet...Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Angina pectoris is the result of myocardial ischemia caused by an imbalance between myocardial blood supply and oxygen demand. Angina is a common presenting symptom (typically, chest pain) among patients with coronary artery disease.WebMD, 2019
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Angina is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Angina (an-JIE-nuh or AN-juh-nuh) is a symptom of coronary artery disease.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Angina pectoris, pain or discomfort in the chest, usually caused by the inability of diseased coronary arteries to deliver sufficient oxygen-laden blood to the heart muscle. When insufficient blood reaches the heart, waste products accumulate in the heart muscle and irritate local nerve endings...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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