Turkish Translation
Kararsız Angina
Cardiology
Unstable Angina
A type of angina pectoris characterized by unpredictable chest pain or discomfort that occurs at rest or with minimal exertion, often indicating an impending myocardial infarction.
Turkish
Kararsız Angina
Pronunciation
ʌnˈsteɪbəl ænˈdʒaɪnə
Usage frequency
8
Relative in-app score
cardiologyacutecoronarychest-pain
Preinfarction anginaCrescendo angina
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Meaning and Clinical Context
A type of angina pectoris characterized by unpredictable chest pain or discomfort that occurs at rest or with minimal exertion, often indicating an impending myocardial infarction.
Unstable angina is a medical emergency that requires prompt evaluation and management to prevent myocardial infarction. It is classified under acute coronary syndromes and often necessitates hospitalization, ECG monitoring, and possible coronary angiography.
Category
Example in Use
English: The patient presented with unstable angina, requiring immediate evaluation for possible acute coronary syndrome and potential revascularization.
Turkish: Hasta, kararsız angina ile başvurdu ve akut koroner sendrom olasılığı için acil değerlendirme ve potansiyel revaskülarizasyon gerektiriyordu.
Clinical Notes
Scenario
A 65-year-old male with a history of hypertension presents with chest pain at rest. ECG shows ST-segment depression. Diagnose and manage unstable angina.
Response Template
Patient diagnosed with unstable angina; initiate ECG monitoring, administer antiplatelet therapy, and prepare for possible coronary angiography.
Mini FAQ
What does Unstable Angina mean in medical English?
A type of angina pectoris characterized by unpredictable chest pain or discomfort that occurs at rest or with minimal exertion, often indicating an impending myocardial infarction.
When is Unstable Angina used in clinical communication?
Unstable angina is a medical emergency that requires prompt evaluation and management to prevent myocardial infarction. It is classified under acute coronary syndromes and often necessitates hospitalization, ECG monitoring, and possible coronary angiography.
Which glossary category includes Unstable Angina?
Unstable Angina is grouped under Cardiology in the HealthSpeak glossary.
Related Terms
Myocardial Infarction
Necrosis of myocardial tissue due to prolonged ischemia, typically caused by acute thrombotic occlusion of a coronary artery.
Cardiac Ischemia
Inadequate blood supply to the heart muscle (myocardium) due to partial or complete obstruction of coronary arteries, leading to oxygen deprivation and potential myocard...
Coronary Stenosis
Narrowing of the coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle.
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.