Ludwig’s angina Health Dictionary

A feeling of constriction or su?ocation often accompanied by pain (see ANGINA PECTORIS).... angina

A painful chronic heart condition, characterized by an oppressive sensation, difficulty breathing, and pain in the chest or arms. Attacks are often triggered by exertion or a sudden adrenergic discharge, and the underlying cause is insufficient blood supply to the heart muscles... angina pectoris

Like the previous, but less dangerous and more frequently caused by purely neurologic stimulus. The pain is more spasmodic and there is usually little actual blood vessel blockage.... angina, vasomotoria

An uncommon bacterial infection affecting the ?oor of the mouth. It can spread to the throat and become life-threatening. Usually caused by infected gums or teeth, it causes pain, fever and swelling, resulting in di?culty in opening the mouth or swallowing. Urgent treatment with ANTIBIOTICS is called for, otherwise the patient may need a TRACHEOSTOMY to relieve breathing problems.... ludwig’s angina

An ulcerative in?ammation of the throat, often foul-smelling, and caused by large, spindle-shaped bacilli (fusobacterium) and spirilla.... vincent’s angina

See variant angina.... prinzmetal’s angina

A form of angina that causes chest pain at rest, often during sleep.

The pain may occur with breathlessness and palpitations.

The cause is thought to be narrowing of the coronary arteries by muscular spasm in their walls.

Treatment with calcium channel blockers or nitrates is usually effective.... variant angina

an obsolete term for *ulcerative gingivitis. [H. Vincent (1862–1950), French physician]... vincent’s angina