Problem
Angina pectoris
Other Names:
Heart painCardialgia
Stenocardia
Cardiac angina
Anginal syndrome
Nature:
A violent paroxysm of painful sensations in the chest arising, for the most part, in connection with disease of the coronary arteries of the heart. The heart muscle has received an inadequate flow of blood because the coronary arteries are blocked, either through temporary spasm or narrowing due to arteriosclerosis. Angina pectoris in its severe forms, which are often associated with death of some heart muscle or heart failure itself (myocardial infarction), may be popularly called a heart attack.
Incidence:
Because of its association with coronary artery disease, angina pectoris is predominantly a disease of middle age and is much more common in men than in women. It is also more common in the industrialized world.
Broader Problems:
PainHeart disordersCoronary heart disease Related Problems:
Non-cardiac chest painDisharmonies of the Pericardium of the body References:
Julian, Desmond G: Angina Pectoris Subject(s):
Medicine → CardiologyMedicine → Nervous system
Medicine → Pathology
Medicine → Respiratory system
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST