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Angina
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-intermittent chest pain due to myocardial ischemia due to less than normal coronary blood flow
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The most common cause for the inadequate blood flow is _____.
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-atherosclerosis
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Three main types of angina
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1. Stable Angina (Classic or Typical)
2. Variant Angina (Prinzmetal) 3. Unstable Angina |
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All 3 types of angina are due to:
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-narrowed lumen of moderate to large size coronary arteries
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Stable Angina
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-atherosclerotic plaque causes coronary stenosis
-exertion causes pain -pain is relieved by rest |
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Variant Angina (Prinzmetal Angina)
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-coronary vasospasm causes temporary stenosis
-occurs at rest &/or awakens at night -often women <50 years old |
