1.0Glossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossaryGlossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/author/adminglossary/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="2X71LLZSHR"><a href="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/angina/">Angina pectoris</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/angina/embed/#?secret=2X71LLZSHR" width="600" height="338" title="“Angina pectoris” — Glossary" data-secret="2X71LLZSHR" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! 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This cardiac pain can radiate to the arm, shoulder, upper back, or jaw.Paroxysmal thoracic pain and choking sensation, especially during exercise or stress, due to partial blockage of a coronary artery (blood vessel supplying the heart), as a result of atherosclerosis.Chest pain resulting from lack of blood (and therefore oxygen) to the heart muscle. The correct medical term is angina pectoris.Chest pain or chest discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle does not get enough blood.Paroxysmal chest pain, which often radiates to the arms and may be accompanied by a feeling of suffocation and impending death; the most common cause is a shortage of oxygen to the cardiac muscle linked with coronary artery disease.A pain in the chest following exercise or eating, which is caused by an inadequate supply of blood to the heart muscles because of narrowing of the arteries. It is commonly treated with nitrates or calcium channel blocker drugs.Severe pain, often spasmodic and accompanied by a choking feeling, especially choking pain in the chest (angina pectoris).Chest pain, often accompanied by a feeling of choking or impending death; the pain typically radiates down the left arm. It is usually caused by lack of oxygen to the heart muscle, resulting from atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries; attacks are precipitated by exertion, exposure to cold, or stress. Rest and use of drugs (e.g., nitroglycerine) to dilate the coronary arteries relieve pain.A diffuse pain or discomfort in the chest that is often described as a tightness or heaviness; the cause is insufficient blood flow to the heart. Angina is also known as angina pectoris, which is Latin for "choking pain of the chest." In most cases, attacks of angina last only a few minutes and are brought on by physical exertion or emotional stress. Angina itself is not a disease, but a symptom of heart disease.Paroxysmal thoracic pain with feeling of suffocation and impending death; usually due to anoxia of the myocardium and precipitated by effort or excitement.A heaviness, pressure, squeezing sensation, or pain in the chest due to insufficient blood supply to the heart. It is usually brought on by exertion or emotional upset and relieved by rest.Transient chest pain resulting from coronary atherosclerosis preventing the heart muscle from receiving sufficient oxygen.Sharp chest pain emanating from the breastbone (sternum) to the left arm and fingers due to an inadequate oxygen supply to the heart muscle. If the vascular tree of the heart has lost its elasticity because of atherosclerosis, the circulation of oxygenated blood will be impaired. There are gender differences in where the pain is felt. Females may experience a different pain path; it may emanate from the back or the shoulder blades or travel from the neck rather than from the breastbone. Nitroglycerin is often used to alleviate this pain. Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator.Pain in the region of the heart that sometimes radiates down the left arm. Caused by poor blood supply or spasms in the heart’s arteries.Pain in the center of the chest, which is induced by exercise and relieved by rest and may spread to the jaws and arms. Angina pectoris occurs when the demand for blood by the heart exceeds the supply of the coronary arteries and it usually results from coronary artery atheroma. It may be prevented or relieved by such drugs as 'glyceryl trinitrate and propranolol. If drug treatment proves ineffective, obstructed segments of the coronary arteries may be bypassed surgically with a venous or arterial graft.Pain in the centre of the chest. Usually, exercise — sometimes acute anxiety — brings it on and pain may be severe and felt also in the arms and the jaw. The condition, which is aggravated by cold weather, is the result of the heart’s demand for blood being greater than that which the coronary arteries can provide. This failure is most often due to narrowing of the coronary arteries by atheroma; rarely, it may be caused by congenital defects in the arteries rendering them incapable of carrying sufficient blood to meet increased demands from the body.An oppressive pain or pressure in the chest caused by inadequate blood flow and oxygenation to heart muscle. It is usually produced by atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries and in Western cultures is one of the most common emergent complaints bringing adult patients to medical attention. It typically occurs after (or during) events that increase the heart’s need for oxygen (e.g., increased physical activity, a large meal, exposure to cold weather, or increased psychological stress).A sudden intense pain in the centre of the chest caused by momentary lack of adequate blood supply to the heart muscles.The chest pain that occurs when the flow of oxygen to the heart is reduced.Severe chest pain resulting from the heart receiving inadequate oxygen.Angina refers to the sensation of pain or discomfort in the chest, which arises when impaired blood vessels restrict the flow of blood to the heart.Angina pectoris refers to the chest pain that arises due to inadequate oxygen supply to the heart muscle through the bloodstream. Typically, the pain occurs when the heart is exerting more effort and necessitates increased oxygen, such as during physical exercise or periods of heightened stress.The primary cause of insufficient blood supply to the heart is typically coronary artery disease, a condition in which the coronary arteries become narrowed due to the accumulation of fat deposits on their walls, known as atherosclerosis. Other factors contributing to this condition include sudden temporary narrowing of the blood vessels, known as coronary artery spasm, narrowing of the heart's aortic valve known as aortic stenosis, and abnormal heart rhythms, referred to as arrhythmias.Angina pectoris pain is triggered by physical exertion and subsides with rest. However, if the pain persists, it may indicate a heart attack. Less common causes of such pain include severe anemia, which diminishes the efficiency of oxygen transport in the blood, and polycythemia, a condition characterized by thickened blood that slows down its flow through the heart muscle.The intensity of angina chest pain can range from mild to severe, often described as a sensation of pressure on the chest. Typically, the pain originates in the middle of the chest but may radiate to various areas such as the throat, upper jaw, back, arms (typically the left arm), or between the shoulder blades. When angina occurs during sleep or without apparent cause, it is referred to as unstable angina.Additional symptoms that can accompany angina pectoris include nausea, sweating, dizziness, and difficulty breathing.Common diagnostic procedures for angina pectoris include an electrocardiogram (ECG) to measure the heart's electrical activity, which may show normal results in between episodes, and a cardiac stress test that involves conducting an ECG while the patient exercises to induce chest pain. Blood tests and coronary angiography, an X-ray examination of the blood vessels, may also be conducted to identify any underlying causes.To manage the symptoms of angina pectoris, it is crucial for individuals to quit smoking and, if needed, achieve weight loss. Nitrate medications are commonly used to prevent and treat angina attacks by enhancing blood flow through the heart muscle. Additionally, healthcare providers may prescribe beta-blocker drugs, calcium channel blockers, lipid-lowering drugs, and antiplatelet drugs to help prevent and manage the condition.Drug therapy has the capability to manage the symptoms over an extended period, yet it falls short of providing a cure for the condition. In instances where the attacks intensify or occur with increased frequency, even with ongoing treatment, there may arise a need for invasive procedures such as coronary artery bypass surgery or angioplasty.Chest pain can occur following either light or intense physical activity or moments of heightened excitement. This discomfort arises from a blockage in the arteries responsible for providing blood to the heart. This reduced blood flow leads to the heart muscle contracting painfully, resulting in the sensation of pain.