anginal
Concerning heart spasms
Anginal relates to angina—the chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
The term appears in medical contexts describing symptoms or conditions: anginal episodes, anginal pain.
A patient experiencing anginal discomfort typically feels pressure or tightness in the chest, often triggered by exertion.
Insufficient tissue blood supply
- coronaryOf heart arteries
- myocardiumMuscular tissue of heart
- nitroglycerinExplosive compound, cardiac drug
- atherosclerosisArterial plaque accumulation disease
stenosis · vasospasm · electrocardiogram · angiography · perfusion · revascularization · angioplasty · stent
Explosive compound, cardiac drug
- sublingualUnder the tongue
- nitratesNitrogen-oxygen salt compounds
- beta-blockersHeart rate reducers
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
vasodilators · prophylactic · titration · contraindicated · side effects · drug interactions · dosage · prescription
Discomfort in thoracic region
- radiatingSending out from center
- jaw painDiscomfort in lower face
- shortness of breathDifficulty inhaling enough air
- dyspneaLabored respiration condition
diaphoresis · nausea · squeezing · tightness · pressure · heaviness · discomfort · referred pain
Vigorous physical effort
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- cold exposureContact with low temperatures
- emotional distressPsychological suffering or torment
- physical activityBodily movement expending energy
climbing stairs · exercise · overexertion · smoking · altitude · anemia · tachycardia · hypoxia
ischemia
Insufficient tissue blood supply
- coronaryOf heart arteries
- myocardiumMuscular tissue of heart
- nitroglycerinExplosive compound, cardiac drug
atherosclerosis · stenosis · vasospasm · electrocardiogram · angiography · perfusion · revascularization · angioplasty · stent · bypass surgery
nitroglycerin
Explosive compound, cardiac drug
- sublingualUnder the tongue
- nitratesNitrogen-oxygen salt compounds
- beta-blockersHeart rate reducers
aspirin · vasodilators · prophylactic · titration · contraindicated · side effects · drug interactions · dosage · prescription · therapeutic
chest pain
Discomfort in thoracic region
- radiatingSending out from center
- jaw painDiscomfort in lower face
- shortness of breathDifficulty inhaling enough air
dyspnea · diaphoresis · nausea · squeezing · tightness · pressure · heaviness · discomfort · referred pain · pallor
exertion
Vigorous physical effort
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- cold exposureContact with low temperatures
- emotional distressPsychological suffering or torment
physical activity · climbing stairs · exercise · overexertion · smoking · altitude · anemia · tachycardia · hypoxia
anginalnon-cardiac
Not of the heart
musculoskeletal · esophageal · psychogenic · gastrointestinal · pericardial
- angina pectorisCardiac-related chest discomfort