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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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These drugs are used to prevent angina pectoris, to lessen the risk of a second heart attack and to treat congestive heart failure.
A successful angioplasty brings relief from angina and can make a heart attack less likely.
In ACS, the unstable plaque ruptures, thromboses, and occludes the artery, causing angina.
This can result in angina or, if the vessel is blocked completely, a heart attack.
All study participants had a history of myocardial infarction or unstable angina pectoris during the previous three to 36 months.
Beta-blocker therapy must be discontinued gradually over five to 10 days to avoid rebound angina or hypertension.

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