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Home > Medical Reference > Encyclopedia (English)Toggle: English / SpanishServices at Maryland GeneralA complete list of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services at MGH.Stable angina - OverviewAlternative NamesAngina - stable; Angina - chronic; Angina pectoris Definition of Stable angina:Stable angina is chest pain or discomfort that often occurs with activity or stress. Angina is a type of chest discomfort caused by poor blood flow through the blood vessels (coronary vessels) of the heart muscle (myocardium). See also: Unstable angina Click here to see a video about angina. Causes, incidence, and risk factors:Your heart muscle is working all the time, so it needs a constant supply of oxygen. This oxygen is provided by the coronary arteries, which carry blood. When the heart muscle has to work harder, it needs more oxygen. Symptoms of angina occur when the coronary arteries are narrowed or blocked by hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), or by a blood clot. The most common cause of angina is coronary heart disease (CHD). Angina pectoris is the medical term for this type of chest pain. Stable angina is less serious than unstable angina, but it can be very painful or uncomfortable. The risk factors for coronary heart disease include:
Anything that makes the heart muscle need more oxygen can cause an angina attack in someone with heart disease, including:
Other causes of angina include:
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