angina pectoris
Heart squeeze sensation
Angina pectoris is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart, typically felt as tightness, pressure, or squeezing behind the breastbone.
It signals that the heart muscle isn't getting enough oxygen, often during exertion or stress.
The condition is a symptom of coronary artery disease rather than a disease itself: The doctor diagnosed him with angina pectoris after his stress test.
Explosive compound, cardiac drug
- beta-blockersHeart rate reducers
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- statinsLipid-lowering pharmaceuticals
- angioplastyProcedure to widen vessels
stent · bypass surgery · revascularization · sublingual · spray · patch · antiplatelet · rest
Insufficient tissue blood supply
- coronary arteryHeart's own blood supply
- atherosclerosisArterial plaque accumulation disease
- stenosisAbnormal bodily narrowing
- myocardiumMuscular tissue of heart
vasoconstriction · hypoxia · perfusion · endothelium · plaque · thrombosis · unstable · stable
Discomfort in thoracic region
- tightnessState of being constricted
- pressureForce upon contact
- squeezingPressing inward firmly
- crushingOverwhelming in intensity
constriction · heaviness · discomfort · radiating · breathlessness · shortness of breath · jaw pain · shoulder pain
Vigorous physical effort
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- cold weatherFrigid atmospheric conditions
- smokingInhaling burning tobacco
climbing stairs · physical activity · anxiety · anger · sexual activity · caffeine
Heart's electrical activity record
- ECGCardiac electrical recording
- stress testEvaluating performance under strain
- angiographyImaging of blood vessels
- echocardiogramUltrasound of the heart
Emergency medical transport
- 911Crisis response number
- paramedicsEmergency medical technicians
- ERAcute care department
- heart attackBlocked blood to muscle
myocardial infarction · defibrillator · triage · intensive care · code blue · critical · life-threatening · first responders
nitroglycerin
Explosive compound, cardiac drug
- beta-blockersHeart rate reducers
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- statinsLipid-lowering pharmaceuticals
angioplasty · stent · bypass surgery · revascularization · sublingual · spray · patch · antiplatelet · rest · oxygen therapy
ischemia
Insufficient tissue blood supply
- coronary arteryHeart's own blood supply
- atherosclerosisArterial plaque accumulation disease
- stenosisAbnormal bodily narrowing
myocardium · vasoconstriction · hypoxia · perfusion · endothelium · plaque · thrombosis · unstable · stable · variant
chest pain
Discomfort in thoracic region
crushing · constriction · heaviness · discomfort · radiating · breathlessness · shortness of breath · jaw pain · shoulder pain · neck pain
exertion
Vigorous physical effort
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- cold weatherFrigid atmospheric conditions
smoking · climbing stairs · physical activity · anxiety · anger · sexual activity · caffeine
electrocardiogram
Heart's electrical activity record
- ECGCardiac electrical recording
- stress testEvaluating performance under strain
- angiographyImaging of blood vessels
echocardiogram · troponin · nuclear imaging · treadmill test
ambulance
Emergency medical transport
- 911Crisis response number
- paramedicsEmergency medical technicians
- ERAcute care department
heart attack · myocardial infarction · defibrillator · triage · intensive care · code blue · critical · life-threatening · first responders · hospital admission