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Unstable angina Encyclopedia Search - Drug Price Search (854 words) |
 | Unstable angina describes a syndrome that is intermediate between stable angina and myocardial infarction: an accelerating or "crescendo" pattern of chest pain that lasts longer than stable angina, occurs with less exertion or at rest, or is less responsive to medication. |
| Unstable angina and myocardial infarction are considered acute coronary syndromes, while stable angina is a chronic condition. |
| A cornerstone of therapy for unstable angina is antiplatelet medication (to prevent platelet aggregation, which is the initial event in the blood circulation leading to clot formation within a vessel). |
| MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Unstable angina (1021 words) |
| Unstable angina describes a syndrome that is intermediate between stable angina and myocardial infarction (heart attack): it is characterized by an accelerating or "crescendo" pattern of chest pain that lasts longer than in stable angina, occurs at rest or with less exertion than in stable angina, or is less responsive to medication. |
| This unstable situation may progress to complete blockage of the vessel, followed by heart attack. |
| It is often used with aspirin to treat and prevent unstable angina. |
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