Condition
Angina [1]
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 24 April 20051 min read
Key points
- Angina is a specific type of chest discomfort caused by inadequate blood flow through the blood vessels (coronary vessels) of the heart muscle (myocardium).
- ALSO see: see Angina. see Angina pectoris - stable. see Unstable angina. see Coronary artery spasm.
Alternative names
Angina pectoris
Definition
Angina is a specific type of chest discomfort caused by inadequate blood flow through the blood vessels (coronary vessels) of the heart muscle (myocardium).
ALSO see:
see Angina.
see Angina pectoris - stable.
see Unstable angina.
see Coronary artery spasm.
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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