Angina Causes
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Causes of Angina
Angina is usually a sign of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). It occurs when the blood vessels leading to the heart are blocked. The blockage decreases the blood and oxygen flow to the heart muscle. When the heart muscle is deprived of oxygen you will feel chest pain and other symptoms.
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Stable or Unstable Angina
Angina occurs when your heart's need for blood and oxygen is increased by:
- Exercise, exertion
- Cold weather
- A large meal
- Emotional stress
Stable angina becomes unstable when symptoms:
- Occur more often
- Last longer
- Are triggered more easily
Variant or Prinzmetal's Angina
This type of angina is usually caused by a spasm of a heart vessel. It may indicate that you have one of the following conditions:
- CAD
- Extremely High Blood Pressure
- Cardiomyopathy
- Diseases of the heart valves
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