Condition
Angina - stable
David Cohen, M.D.Published 24 April 20051 min read
Key points
- Angina is a pain or discomfort in the chest or adjacent areas caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle.
- This chest pain is relieved by rest or medication within a short period of time (usually 15 minutes).
- Chest pain of a longer duration or pain appearing with a lower level of effort than before, even at rest, should be considered unstable angina.
Alternative names
Angina pectoris - stable
Definition
Angina is a pain or discomfort in the chest or adjacent areas caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle. This chest pain is relieved by rest or medication within a short period of time (usually 15 minutes). Chest pain of a longer duration or pain appearing with a lower level of effort than before, even at rest, should be considered unstable angina.
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
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