Angina
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
Symptoms
Evaluation
electrocardiogram
heart catheterization
thallium stress test
Treatment
angioplasty
cardiac rehabilitation
drugs
aspirin
beta-blockers
blood thinners
CCBs
nitrates
statins
thrombolytics
long-term care
diet
questions for doctor
specialist
surgery
Home Care
BP checks
diet
lifestyle
taking control
warning signs
Prevention
diet
Outlook
Complications
Underlying Cause
Types
Anatomy
Trusted Sites
Angina Incidence
Facts about angina:
Heart disease
is the leading cause of death in the United States.
Over two million people have a
heart attack
each year.
About 225,000 people die from
heart attacks
each year.
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Angina Risk Factors
Related Topics:
Acute coronary syndrome
Atherosclerosis
Atypical angina
Chest pain
Heart Attack
Prinzmetal's angina
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Arm pain
Arm pain (bilateral)
Breathing difficulty
Chest pain
Excessive sweating
Fainting
Jaw pain
Neck pain
Palpitations
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Last Updated: Feb 25, 2008
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Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Angina References:
Abrams J. Clinical practice. Chronic stable angina. N Engl J Med. 2005 Jun 16;352(24):2524-33.
O'Toole L. Angina (stable). Clin Evid. 2005 Jun;(13):62-9.
Parker JO. Angina pectoris: a review of current and emerging therapies. Am J Manag Care. 2004 Oct;10(11 Suppl):S332-8.
Scheidt S. Treatment of stable angina: medical and invasive therapy--implications for the elderly. Am J Geriatr Cardiol. 2005 Jul-Aug;14(4):183-92.
