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Angina Defined

Chest pain or chest discomfort; the symptom felt when the heart is not getting enough blood and oxygen. The pain or discomfort may manifest itself in a number of different ways, such as a discomfort, heaviness, tightness, burning, pressure, squeezing or fullness. It may occur in various locations, including under the breastbone or in or around the chest, jaw, neck, arms, upper back or between the shoulder blades. It can also bring about feelings of nausea, shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness or weakness. It is important for those who have angina to respond by taking a prescribed nitroglycerine tablet or spray.

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Fri Jul 3

  • Information on Angina: ... of the aorta. Other causes of chest pain that may not require immediate medical intervention include spasm of the esophagus, gallbladder attack, or inflammation of the chest wall. Angina Pectoris ("ANGINA& quot;) is a recurring pain or ...
  • Chest Wall Pain Help: Chest wall pain is a symptom of both harmless and severely threatening conditions. What does chest pain feel like? How should you treat pains in your chest wall? There are many different ways to evaluate and provide relief for your chest discomfort.

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  • Angina More Common in Women Than Men: ... , or tearing of the aorta. Other causes of chest pain can be evaluated electively, such as spasm of the esophagus, gallbladder attack, or inflammation of the chest wall. Therefore, an accurate diagnosis is important in providing proper treatment t...

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