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angina pectoris Definition

angina pec·to·ris (pektər is)

noun

a condition marked by recurrent pain, usually in the chest and left arm, caused by a sudden decrease of the blood supply to the heart muscle

Etymology: L, lit., angina of the breast

angina pectoris Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: Late manifestations may include angina pectoris, myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure and severe mitral regurgitation.

Adjective modifier

  • stable: Effects of acupuncture in moderate, stable angina pectoris: a controlled study.
  • severe: Acupuncture in severe, stable angina pectoris: a randomized trial.
  • chronic: Effects of coenzyme Q10 on exercise tolerance in chronic stable angina pectoris.

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