Asked by Hannah Snyder on May 01, 2024
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Angina pectoris is another name for myocardial infarction.
Angina Pectoris
A condition characterized by chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, often indicative of coronary heart disease.
Myocardial Infarction
A medical emergency commonly known as a heart attack, caused by the interruption of blood flow to a part of the heart, leading to heart muscle damage.
- Become acquainted with the risk components for cardiovascular disease, focusing on modifiable elements.
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Blaire BiggerstaffMay 01, 2024
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Angina pectoris is a symptom of chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, indicating coronary artery disease, while myocardial infarction (heart attack) is the death of heart muscle tissue due to prolonged lack of oxygen supply.
Learning Objectives
- Become acquainted with the risk components for cardiovascular disease, focusing on modifiable elements.
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