Angina Pectoris

Health Factsheets from BUPA - Explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of angina. Available for down loading in Adobe acrobat format.

Chest Pain, Acute - Flowchart. Instructions for use to determine if the chest pain could be a heart attack.

Special Medical Report - The American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and the American College of Physicians­American Society of Internal Medicine have developed recommendations for the management of chronic stable angina. (October 1, 1999)

CardioGenesis - Surgical laser therapies for treatment of severe angina, chest pain and advanced cardiovascular disease through TMR Transmyocardial Revascularization and PMR Percutaneous Myocardial Revascularization.

Stable Angina GAP Project - SA GAP in Alabama is an effort to improve care for stable angina with education and tool-based application of the ACC/AHA/ACP-ASIM Stable Angina Guidelines at the point-of-care in physician practices.

Mamas Health - Contains information about angina, the symptoms, the types and some statistics.

eMedicine - Angina Pectoris - Cardiologist offers a clinical overview of this condition that often leads to chest pain in patients with coronary artery disease. Includes emergency care information and prevention tips.

From Explosives to the Gas That Heals: Nitric Oxide in Biology and Medicine - This article describes how researchers came to an understanding of how an explosive chemical can also relieve the pain caused by cardiovascular disease.

MedicineNet.com: Angina - Explains this disorder and its causes, testing, and treatment. Looks at other causes of chest pain other than angina.

Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Chronic Stable Angina - A report of the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. Committee on Management of Patients With Chronic Stable Angina.

Natural Angina Pectoris Cure - A discussion on the use of zinc for treatment of this disorder.

Vasogenics - Offers non surgical EECP treatment for sufferers of angina at a number of locations throughout the United Kingdom.

Facts About Angina - Detailed look at this disorder covering what it is and what brings it on, heart attack and angina, diagnosis, treatment, exercise, stable and unstable angina, and the types.

FamilyDoctor.org - Angina and Heart Disease - Explanation as to what angina is, how to tell if heart disease is present, the treatments and side affects, and the prognosis.

MDchoice.com - Some of the topics covered are diagnosis, treatment, exercise and stable and unstable angina.

American Heart Association - A look at the drugs and procedures used to treat angina pectoris. How to treat variant and Prinzmetal's angina and important changes to look for.

Medceu Course Material: Angina - Discussion on stable and unstable angina, variant and Prinzmetal's angina, testing, treatments, and invasive procedures.

Med Info - Information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of angina pectoris.

Torrance Memorial Medical Center - Explanation of what angina pectoris is, the symptoms and what a person should do when they occur.

RxMed: Ischemic Heart Disease - Provides a detailed description, causes, signs and symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, medications, activity, diet, possible complications and a prognosis for angina pectoris.

Muschealth.com: The Medical Resource - Looks at angina pectoris and explains what it is, the heart attack risks, diagnosis, treatment and the types.

Nicore Inc - Information about the ECP external counterpulsation unit which is a cardiac care therapy that provides relief from angina pectoris without surgery or medication.

NewsRx Report Series on Angina Research - Get the latest information and news on Angina Research with NewsRx.net's series of monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports.

eMedicine - Acute Coronary Syndrome - Serious condition that may occur in heart disease and angina patients. Symptoms may include chest pain and palpitations caused by myocardial ischemia.

Cardiomedics - Offers information on external counterpulsation for treatment of angina, chest pain, coronary artery disease and heart failure.

Living With Angina Pectoris - A look at this disorder and what it means, the pain and what may bring it on, and suggested lifestyle changes.

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