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What does angina mean?

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Noun
  1. (pathology) An inflammatory infection of the throat, particularly quinsy.
  2. (pathology) Short for Angina pectoris.
  3. (cardiology) A chest pain or shortness of breath occurring with lesser degrees of arterial blockage.
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All study participants had a history of myocardial infarction or unstable angina pectoris during the previous three to 36 months.
Heartburn can be confused with other kinds of pain, especially angina pectoris, so you need to explore its specific features carefully.
These drugs are used to prevent angina pectoris, to lessen the risk of a second heart attack and to treat congestive heart failure.
Symptoms such as angina or palpitations can be caused by problems with the heart.
A successful angioplasty brings relief from angina and can make a heart attack less likely.
The study found those given early surgery had a significantly reduced risk of death, heart attack and severe angina after four months.

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