Cardiology

Stable Angina

Predictable chest pain or discomfort provoked by physical exertion or emotional stress, relieved by rest or nitroglycerin, caused by fixed coronary artery stenosis.

Turkish Stabil Anjina
Pronunciation ˈsteɪbəl ænˈdʒaɪnə
Usage frequency 7

Relative in-app score

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Chronic stable angina

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Meaning and Clinical Context

Predictable chest pain or discomfort provoked by physical exertion or emotional stress, relieved by rest or nitroglycerin, caused by fixed coronary artery stenosis.

Stable angina indicates myocardial ischemia from fixed coronary stenosis. Managed with lifestyle modification, antianginal medications (beta-blockers, nitrates, CCBs), and risk factor control.

Turkish Translation

Stabil Anjina

Example in Use

English: The patient with known coronary artery disease reports typical stable angina symptoms occurring after walking two blocks, relieved within 5 minutes of rest.

Turkish: Bilinen koroner arter hastalığı olan hasta, iki blok yürüdükten sonra ortaya çıkan ve 5 dakika dinlenme ile geçen tipik stabil anjina semptomları bildiriyor.

Clinical Notes

Scenario

A 62-year-old male with hypertension describes recurrent chest pressure when climbing stairs, relieved by stopping activity.

Response Template

Symptoms consistent with Class [I-IV] stable angina; recommend stress testing and optimization of medical therapy.

Mini FAQ

What does Stable Angina mean in medical English?

Predictable chest pain or discomfort provoked by physical exertion or emotional stress, relieved by rest or nitroglycerin, caused by fixed coronary artery stenosis.

When is Stable Angina used in clinical communication?

Stable angina indicates myocardial ischemia from fixed coronary stenosis. Managed with lifestyle modification, antianginal medications (beta-blockers, nitrates, CCBs), and risk factor control.

Which glossary category includes Stable Angina?

Stable Angina is grouped under Cardiology in the HealthSpeak glossary.

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