Introduction

 

Angina is a type of chest pain or discomfort that occurs when there is not enough blood flow to the heart. Angina can be dangerous, so it is important to pay attention to chest pain, know what is typical for you, learn how to control it, and understand when you need to get treatment.

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Pakistan president in Dubai for heart treatment

December 7, 2011 — ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari is in Dubai for treatment for a heart condition, the government said on Wednesday, with one source saying he had suffered a minor heart attack and fuelling speculation that the unpopular leader may resign.

Heart attacks hit smokers younger: study

October 10, 2011 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Smokers tend to suffer heart attacks years earlier than non-smokers, suggests a new study from Michigan.

REFILE: Doctors rush to heart procedure before proven drugs

May 11, 2011 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Fewer than half of Americans with stable heart disease get guideline-recommended medicines before being rushed off for an invasive heart procedure, researchers said Tuesday.

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