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{{Infobox medical condition | {{Infobox medical condition | ||
| name = Angina | | name = Angina | ||
| image = | | image = [[File:Heartache-1846050 1920.jpg]] | ||
| caption = | | caption = Chest pain | ||
| field = [[Cardiology]] | | field = [[Cardiology]] | ||
| symptoms = [[Chest pain]], [[shortness of breath]], [[sweating]], [[nausea]] | | symptoms = [[Chest pain]], [[shortness of breath]], [[sweating]], [[nausea]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:43, 6 January 2025
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating, nausea |
| Complications | Heart attack, heart failure |
| Onset | Middle age |
| Duration | Minutes to hours |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Coronary artery disease, anemia, arrhythmia |
| Risks | Smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol |
| Diagnosis | Electrocardiogram, stress test, coronary angiography |
| Differential diagnosis | N/A |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Lifestyle changes, medications, surgery |
| Medication | Nitrates, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Common |
| Deaths | N/A |
Angina, also known as angina pectoris, is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. It is a symptom of coronary artery disease.
Signs and Symptoms[edit]
Angina is typically described as a feeling of pressure, heaviness, or tightness in the chest. It may also be felt in the shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. Other symptoms can include shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, and dizziness.
Causes[edit]
The most common cause of angina is coronary artery disease, which occurs when the coronary arteries become narrowed or blocked by atherosclerosis. Other causes can include anemia, arrhythmia, and heart valve disease.
Risk Factors[edit]
Risk factors for angina include smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and family history of heart disease.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of angina typically involves a medical history and physical examination, followed by tests such as an electrocardiogram (ECG), stress test, and coronary angiography.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for angina includes lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, medications like nitrates, beta blockers, and calcium channel blockers, and surgical procedures such as angioplasty and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
Prevention[edit]
Preventive measures include maintaining a healthy lifestyle, managing risk factors like hypertension and diabetes, and taking prescribed medications to prevent the progression of coronary artery disease.
See Also[edit]
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