Healthy Living and Fitness

Illness Care: Angina

Introduction

Angina is not a disease itself but a symptom often caused by coronary artery disease. Angina pectoris derives from Latin and translates as 'tight chest'. It is typically experienced as chest pain, which can be mild, moderate, or severe, but is frequently reported as a dull, heavy pressure that may resemble a crushing object on the chest. An attack of angina pectoris, or angina, is very painful and is easy to recognize from its symptoms

 

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