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Angina - Causes, symptoms & treatments - BHF
Angina is a symptom. It’s a pain or an uncomfortable feeling when blood flow to your heart is reduced. It's not dangerous but it can be a sign of heart problem, like coronary heart disease. It's usually felt in your chest. Some people feel the pain in their arm, neck, stomach, back or jaw.
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Angina | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
Angina is chest pain (or constricting discomfort) caused by an insufficient blood supply to the myocardium. Angina is usually caused by coronary artery disease. Less commonly, angina is caused by valvular disease (for example aortic stenosis), hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, or hypertensive heart disease.
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Angina - Symptoms - NHS
Overview. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Treatment. Living with. The main symptom of angina is chest pain. Some people also have other symptoms. Chest pain could be angina if it: feels tight, dull or heavy – although some people (especially women) may have sharp, stabbing pain. spreads to your arms, neck, jaw or back.
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Angina: Symptoms, causes and treatment - Bupa UK
Angina is when you have chest pain often described as an uncomfortable tight or heavy feeling in your chest. This is often on the left side. It happens when not enough blood is getting to your heart muscle. The pain and discomfort can sometimes spread to your arms, jaw, upper tummy, neck and back.
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Angina - NHS
Angina is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscles. It's not usually life threatening, but it's a warning sign that you could be at risk of a heart attack or stroke. With treatment and healthy lifestyle changes, it's possible to control angina and reduce the risk of these more serious problems.
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Angina - Treatment - NHS
Treatment of angina aims to provide immediate relief from the symptoms, prevent future attacks, and reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
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Angina (Chest Pain) - American Heart Association
Angina is chest pain or discomfort caused when your heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood. It may feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest. The discomfort also can occur in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, abdomen or back. Angina pain may even feel like indigestion.
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Angina - NHS inform
The main symptom of angina is chest pain. This can: feel like a dull pain, ache, ‘heavy’ or ‘tight’ feeling in your chest. spread to your arms, neck, jaw or back. be triggered by physical exertion. Angina itself is not life threatening, but prolonged chest pain can be a symptom of a heart attack.
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Angina - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Angina (an-JIE-nuh or AN-juh-nuh) is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Angina also is called angina pectoris.
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Angina: What It Feels Like, Signs, Triggers, Types, and More
Angina pectoris, or angina for short, is chest discomfort that occurs when the heart doesn't get enough oxygen. It can feel like pressure, squeezing, or pain in the chest. Angina can be stable, occurring chronically in people with coronary blockages, particularly during exercise or exertion.
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