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  2. Angina - Wikipedia

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    Worsening angina attacks, sudden-onset angina at rest, and angina lasting more than 15 minutes are symptoms of unstable angina (usually grouped with similar conditions as the acute coronary syndrome). As these may precede a heart attack, they require urgent medical attention and are, in general, treated similarly to heart attacks. [8]

  3. Acute coronary syndrome - Wikipedia

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    In contrast with stable angina, unstable angina occurs suddenly, often at rest or with minimal exertion, or at lesser degrees of exertion than the individual's previous angina ("crescendo angina"). New-onset angina is also considered unstable angina, since it suggests a new problem in a coronary artery. [8]

  4. Unstable angina - Wikipedia

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    Unstable angina is a type of ... Unstable angina is considered to be present in patients with ischemic symptoms suggestive of an acute ... and of new onset (i.e ...

  5. Management of acute coronary syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Information card published by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute urging people with symptoms of angina to call the emergency medical services.. Because of the relationship between the duration of myocardial ischemia and the extent of damage to heart muscle, public health services encourage people experiencing possible acute coronary syndrome symptoms or those around them to ...

  6. Atherosclerosis: What Men Need to Know About Plaque ... - AOL

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    Atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis contributes to about half of all deaths in Western countries, including the United States. Globally, it causes about 10 million deaths per year.. Atherosclerosis ...

  7. Coronary artery disease - Wikipedia

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    In minor to moderate cases, nitroglycerine may be used to alleviate acute symptoms of stable angina or may be used immediately before exertion to prevent the onset of angina. Sublingual nitroglycerine is most commonly used to provide rapid relief for acute angina attacks and as a complement to anti-anginal treatments in patients with refractory ...

  8. What Causes Panic Disorder? Risk Factors, Treatment & More - AOL

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    For instance, angina is a heart condition that can cause symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and sweating. Your healthcare provider can order tests to help rule out other physical ...

  9. Coronary ischemia - Wikipedia

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    A key symptom of coronary ischemia is chest pain or pressure, known as angina pectoris. [4] Angina may present typically with classic symptoms or atypically with symptoms less often associated with heart disease. [19] Atypical presentations are more common in women, diabetics, and elderly individuals. [8] Angina may be stable or unstable.