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Management of Angina

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Cardiac Drug Therapy

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Abstract

Angina is a pain in the chest or adjacent areas caused by severe, but temporary, lack of blood (ischemia) to a segment of heart muscle, hence the term myocardial ischemia. For stable angina, the most important feature is the causation of pain by a particular exertional activity and relief within minutes of cessation of the precipitating activity.

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(2007). Management of Angina. In: Cardiac Drug Therapy. Contemporary Cardiology. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-238-0_10

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