define angina pectoris

angina pectoris?

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Steady severe pain and a sensation of constriction about the heart. The condition is caused by a relative deficiency of oxygen supply to heart muscle. The pain typically radiates to the left shoulder and down the left arm. Pain, although rarely may radiate to the abdomen (why people think is just indigestion), to the back, or to the jaw. May fell pressure in the region of the heart, great anxiety, short of breath even at rest, fear of approaching death, pale skin color, but also may flush bright red, also may have profuse sweating. Elevated blood pressure and may have irregular heart beat. The attack may be short in duration or last for a considerable time.

Treatment usually during attack is administration of aspirin, nitro tablets dissolved under the tongue, or if in the hospital IV nitroglycerin. Possibly administration of beta blocking drugs, or Calcium channel blockers. Rest. No exertion.

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define angina pectoris

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