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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.

Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association

Angina

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

Angina Pectoris

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

Ludwig’s Angina

A rare bacterial infection of the floor of the mouth.

The condition spreads to the throat, causing life-threatening swelling.

It requires immediate treatment with antibiotic drugs.... ludwig’s angina

Angina, Vasomotoria

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

Ludwig’s Angina

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

Vincent’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

Prinzmetal’s Angina

See variant angina.... prinzmetal’s angina

Variant Creutzfeldt–jakob Disease

(vCJD) see Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease.... variant creutzfeldt–jakob disease

Vincent’s Angina

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

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