CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS: ANGINA PECTORIS, CAUSES, DIAGNOSE AND TREATMENT

Abstract

Angina pectoris or angina is temporary chest pain or discomfort as a result of decreased blood flow to the heart muscle. Angina is not a heart attack, but it is a sign of increased risk for heart attack. Angina may be stable (develops during physical activity, lasts five minutes or less and is relieved with rest) or unstable (occurs during periods of rest, lasts longer, and symptoms may be more severe).