Angina Dictionary
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fibrillation: Abnormally rapid heart muscle contractions that interfere with heart rate rhythms.
heart attack: Insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle results in the death of heart muscle tissue, or a heart attack. Heart attacks are most often triggered by a blockage in one of the coronary arteries.
heart failure: Describes any condition where the heart is unable to pump sufficient oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.
heart rate: The number of times the heart beats in a minute.
Holter monitor: A portable device that measures the heart's electric activities over the course of a day.
ischemia: Insufficient blood supply to any area of the body. Usually caused by artery blockages.
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