2024年3月22日 · Angina (an-JIE-nuh or AN-juh-nuh) is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Angina also is called angina pectoris.

2024年3月22日 · If you have sudden chest pain, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. If you have a strong family history of heart disease, make an appointment for a health checkup. Appointments can be brief, and there's often a lot to discuss.

2023年5月27日 · Blocked heart arteries can cause a type of chest pain called angina. Angina pain is a symptom that means the heart isn't getting enough oxygen. It's important to treat blockages that cause angina to avoid a heart attack and other complications.

2023年5月16日 · Acute coronary syndrome often causes severe chest pain or discomfort. It is a medical emergency that needs a diagnosis and care right away. The goals of treatment include improving blood flow, treating complications and preventing future problems.

2024年12月10日 · Chest pain is pain or discomfort in the area between the neck and belly. Chest pain may be sharp or dull. It might come and go, or you might always feel the pain.

2024年7月9日 · A coronary artery spasm is a temporary squeezing of one or more arteries that supply blood to the heart. The condition causes chest pain, called angina. During a coronary artery spasm, less blood flows to the heart. Other names for coronary artery spasms are: Prinzmetal's angina. Vasospastic angina. Variant angina.

2023年5月16日 · If you have sudden chest pain or other symptoms of acute coronary syndrome, get emergency care right away or call 911. How you describe your symptoms helps an emergency medical team make a diagnosis. Be prepared to answer the following questions.

2023年6月2日 · Sudden loss of blood flow to the small intestine is called acute mesenteric ischemia. The acute type is often caused by a blood clot and requires an immediate treatment, such as surgery. Mesenteric ischemia that develops over time …

2024年5月8日 · First aid for chest pain depends on the cause. Serious health conditions such as a heart attack can cause chest pain. Other causes of chest pain include infections and bruised chest muscles. If you have new or sudden chest pain, get emergency medical help.

2024年9月1日 · Nitroglycerin is used to prevent angina (chest pain) caused by coronary artery disease. This medicine is also used to relieve an angina attack that is already occurring. Nitroglycerin belongs to the group of medicines called nitrates.