chronic stable angina

chronic stable angina

The most common form of angina, which is characterised by discomfort in the chest region due to myocardial necrosis. The pain reported has been linked to substances released during transient ischaemia—e.g., adenosine, histamine, bradykinin, serotonin—as well as acidosis and increased K+.

chronic stable angina

Cardiology The most common form of angina, characterized by chest discomfort due to myocardial ischemia, and unaccompanied by myocardial necrosis; the cause of pain is uncertain, possibly substances released during transient ischemia–eg, adenosine, histamine, bradykinin, serotonin, as well as acidosis, ↑ K+