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… Condition Basics What is angina? Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease … or both shoulders or arms. What causes it? Angina happens when the heart muscle doesn't …
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… syndrome for your heart attack or unstable angina. What is angina, and why is unstable angina a concern? Angina (say "ANN-juh-nuh" or …
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… (dilates) blood vessels. It can relieve angina quickly. That's because it can widen the … forms of nitroglycerin are used to relieve angina or are used just before activities that typically cause angina. You may also take daily long-acting …
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… Getting Started Most people who have angina can manage their symptoms. This includes … daily activities to help prevent or relieve angina. Know when to stop and rest. If an activity or exercise causes angina, stop and rest to relieve your symptoms. …
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… Should I Have Angioplasty for Stable Angina? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … Your options Have angioplasty for stable angina, along with taking medicines and having … a heart-healthy lifestyle to treat stable angina. This is called medical therapy. This …
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… This decision is for people who have stable angina and whose doctor has said bypass surgery may be an option for them. Stable angina means that you can usually predict when … You probably know what things cause your angina. For example, you know how much activity …
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… who have coronary artery disease and stable angina. This means that your angina symptoms, such as chest pain or … artery bypass surgery —can improve your angina or lower your risk of heart attack or …
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… such as during exercise. Symptoms include: Angina (say "ANN-juh-nuh" or "ann-JY-nuh"), … cholesterol and high blood pressure, manage angina, and lower your risk of having a blood … Should I Have Angioplasty for Stable Angina? Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have …
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… may also be a heart disease symptom called angina . If you have any of these symptoms of a … younger than age 40, can have many causes. Angina (say "ANN-juh-nuh" or "ann-JY-nuh") is a … artery disease, also called heart disease. Angina is called stable angina when you can …
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… artery disease, it may be done to relieve angina symptoms such as chest pain or pressure. … the heart muscle. This narrowing can cause angina symptoms such as chest pain or pressure. … a heart attack or relieve symptoms of stable angina. Heart attack Emergency angioplasty may …