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Definition

Unstable angina is a condition in which your heart doesn't get enough blood flow and oxygen. It is a prelude to a heart attack. Most people experience a feeling of chest discomfort or shortness of breath.

Symptoms

Symptoms include:

Sudden chest pain that may also be felt in the shoulder, arm, jaw, neck, back, or other area
Pain that feels like tightness, squeezing, crushing, burning, choking, or aching
Pain that occurs at rest and does not easily go away when using medicine

If you have stable angina, you may be developing unstable angina if the chest pain:

Starts to feel different
Lasts longer than 15 - 20 minutes
Occurs at different times

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Chest Pain
Chest pain is discomfort or pain that you feel anywhere along the front of your body between your neck and upper abdomen. More »
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Chest Pain at Rest
Chest pain is discomfort or pain that you feel anywhere along the front of your body between your neck and upper abdomen. More »
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Chest Tightness
Chest pain is discomfort or pain that you feel anywhere along the front of your body between your neck and upper abdomen. More »
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