Stable Angina - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK559016Dec 21, 2021 · Stable angina, also is known as typical angina or angina pectoris, is a symptom of myocardial ischemia. Stable angina is characterized by chest discomfort or anginal equivalent that is provoked with exertion and alleviated at rest or with nitroglycerin. This is often one of the first manifestations or warning signs of underlying coronary disease. Angina affects 10 million people in the United ...
Unstable Angina - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK442000Dec 21, 2021 · Unstable angina falls along a spectrum under the umbrella term acute coronary syndrome. This public health issue that daily affects a large portion of the population remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Distinguishing between this and other causes of chest pain that include stable angina is important regarding the treatment and disposition of the patient. Providers should be aware of ...
Unstable Angina - American Heart Association
www.heart.org › en › health-topicsUnstable angina or sometimes referred to as acute coronary syndrome causes unexpected chest pain, and usually occurs while resting. The most common cause is reduced blood flow to the heart muscle because the coronary arteries are narrowed by fatty buildups (atherosclerosis) which can rupture causing injury to the coronary blood vessel resulting in blood clotting which blocks the flow of blood ...