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CCS grading of Angina pectoris [9] Class Description of Angina severity 0 Asymptomatic Angina [10] Mild myocardial ischemia with no symptoms. I Angina only with strenuous exertion Presence of angina during strenuous, rapid, or prolonged ordinary activity (walking or climbing the stairs). II Angina with moderate exertion
411.0 Postmyocardial infarction syndrome; 411.1 Intermediate coronary syndrome; 412 Old myocardial infarction; 413 Angina pectoris. 413.0 Angina decubitus; 413.1 Prinzmetal angina; 414 Other forms of chronic ischemic heart disease. 414.0 Coronary atherosclerosis; 414.1 Aneurysm and dissection of heart 414.10 Aneurysm of heart (wall) 414.11 ...
ICD-10 is the 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), a medical classification list by the World Health Organization (WHO). It contains codes for diseases, signs and symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury or diseases. [1]
Unstable angina is a type of angina pectoris [1] that is irregular or more easily provoked. [2] It is classified as a type of acute coronary syndrome. [3]It can be difficult to distinguish unstable angina from non-ST elevation (non-Q wave) myocardial infarction.
Other common causes include gastroesophageal reflux disease (30%), muscle or skeletal pain (28%), pneumonia (2%), shingles (0.5%), pleuritis, traumatic and anxiety disorders. [ 3 ] [ 6 ] Determining the cause of chest pain is based on a person's medical history, a physical exam and other medical tests. [ 3 ]
Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes I20-I25 within Chapter IX: Diseases of the circulatory system should be included in this category. Subcategories This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total.
In unstable angina, symptoms may appear on rest or on minimal exertion. [6] The symptoms can last longer than those in stable angina, can be resistant to rest or medicine, and can get worse over time. [8] [10] Though ACS is usually associated with coronary thrombosis, it can also be associated with cocaine use. [11]
Anginal equivalents are considered to have the same importance as angina pectoris in patients presenting with elevation of cardiac enzymes or certain EKG changes which are diagnostic of myocardial ischemia. [1]