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• Article: Angina Symptoms

  According to the American Heart Association (AHA), angina is chest pain or discomfort that is caused by coronary heart disease. Angina, also called angina pectoris, is a painful condition that affects approximately 7 million Americans. Understanding the causes and symptoms of this condition is important,…

• Article: Types of Angina: From Syndrome X to the Silent Variety

  Not all forms of angina match "classic" angina symptoms and triggers. Some forms occur at night, or while the individual is at rest. Symptoms may be absent altogether, or they may include unusual symptoms such as dyspnea (difficulty breathing). Other types of angina, such as variant angina and Syndrome…

• Article: Angina Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

  The American Heart Association (AHA) defines angina as "a medical term for chest pain or discomfort due to coronary heart disease." The AHA estimates that over 6.8 million Americans experience angina symptoms. Angina is a painful condition indicating the presence of coronary artery disease, and increasing…

• Article: Differentiating Between Stable and Unstable Angina

  Angina pain has specific triggers. Chest pain usually results from physical exertion or emotional stress, and angina pain can often be predicted as individuals learn to recognize triggers. For instance, running to catch a bus or shoveling snow may cause chest pain. Excitement or anger may also trigger…

• Article: Preventing and Treating Angina

  Symptoms of angina are usually attributable to atherosclerosis, which clogs coronary arteries with cholesterol plaques. The goal of angina treatment is to prevent atherosclerosis from worsening. In addition, treatment alleviates symptoms of angina and improves quality of life. Lifestyle Changes:…