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Unstable Angina
Alternate Names : Accelerating Angina, Angina - Unstable, New-Onset Angina, Progressive Angina
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Unstable Angina Diagnosis & Tests
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Physical examination may reveal a change in blood pressure. Transient heart murmur or arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) may occur as well.
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ECG changes that occur at rest, during pain, are often diagnostic.
- Heart scans or coronary angiography of the heart are often performed.
- Echocardiography may reveal changes in the heart caused by decreased coronary blood flow.
- Blood tests such as CPK, CPK-MB, troponin I, troponin T, and myoglobin are used to diagnose unstable angina and can predict likelihood of progression to heart attack.
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• Definition
• Unstable Angina Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Unstable Angina Symptoms & Signs
• Unstable Angina Prevention
• Unstable Angina Diagnosis & Tests
• Unstable Angina Treatment
• Unstable Angina Prognosis
• Unstable Angina Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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• Angina
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• Coronary Artery Spasm
• Diabetes
• Heart Attack
• Lipid Disorders - Acquired
Tests & Exams
• Blood Pressure
• Coronary Angiography
• ECG
• HDL
• LDL
• Platelet Count
Surgery & Procedures
• Angioplasty
• Heart Bypass Surgery
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• Chest Pain
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Review Date : 5/8/2002
Reviewed By : Elena Sgarbossa, M.D., Department of Cardiology, Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Ctr., Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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