Vasospastic angina is a well-established cause of chest pain that is caused by coronary artery spasm. It can be clinically diagnosed during a spontaneous episode by documenting nitrate-responsive rest ...

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The cause was that the blood vessels suddenly narrowed and the heart was not properly supplied with the blood it needed. In winter, the risk of these cardiovascular diseases increases, and ...

Calcium antagonists are used in the treatment of hypertension and angina. In the mid-1990s there was considerable debate concerning the safety of calcium antagonists in the treatment of ...

A regular exercise regime can give better results than surgery in patients suffering from pain associated with narrow ...

The heart condition angina costs the NHS almost £700 million a year, but the 'social' cost could push the figure even higher, a new study has revealed. The cost is more than one per cent of the ...

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February is American Heart Month and Friday, Feb. 7, is National Wear Red Day to help raise awareness of the No. 1 killer of women, cardiovascular disease.

A group of older Mainers participating in a cardiac rehab program displayed more consistent attendance to exercise due to ...

A man had no idea that a routine haircut would turn into him saving the life of another when a runner collapsed outside the ...

The New York State Department of Health is calling on residents to adopt healthier lifestyles to combat heart disease, the ...