Unstable Angina
Unstable angina is a type of acute chest pain that occurs when your heart doesn't get enough oxygen. It can be a warning sign of a heart attack. See also: Stable angina; Variant angina... More »
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Alternate Name(s): Accelerating angina; New-onset angina; Angina - unstable; Progressive angina ... Unstable angina describes a syndrome that is intermediate between stable angina and myocardial infarction (heart attack): it is characterized by an accelerating or "crescendo" pattern of chest pain that lasts longer than in stable angina, occurs ...
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Unstable angina is a type of angina pectoris that is irregular. It is a type of acute coronary syndrome. It can be difficult to distinguish from non–Q-wave myocardial infarction.
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Stable angina and unstable angina information from leading cardiologists. Arteries blocked by plaque deposits can lead to chest pain and serious heart problems. ... Unstable angina occurs with lesser degrees of exertion or while at rest. This type increases in frequency and duration and worsens in severity.
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Unstable angina - what is it, and how should it be treated? ... When Should You Suspect You Might have Unstable Angina? ... How Is Unstable Angina Diagnosed?
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Unstable angina is one of the types of "Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)," a series of conditions most commonly produced by the rupture of a plaque in a coronary artery. All types of ACS, including unstable angina, should be considered medical emergencies.
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Unstable Angina: Diagnosis and Management ... Essential Definitions Related to Unstable Angina ... Definition of Unstable Angina...
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Unstable angina describes a syndrome that is intermediate between stable angina and myocardial infarction (heart attack): it is characterized by an accelerating or "crescendo" pattern of chest pain that lasts longer than in stable angina, occurs at rest or with less exertion than in stable angina, or is less responsive...
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Overview: The traditional term of unstable angina was first used 3 decades ago and was meant to signify the intermediate state between myocardial infarction (MI) and the more chronic state of stable angina. The old term, preinfarction ... ... The myocardial ischemia of unstable angina, like all tissue ischemia,
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