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Unstable angina
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Unstable angina is chest pain that occurs at rest or with less and less exertion; the pain may become severe and last longer and it may not respond to nitroglycerin or rest.
Unstable angina is a change from stable angina—a pattern of predictable chest pain that is relieved by rest. Unstable angina is a warning sign that blood flow to the heart has become more impaired and that a heart attack may soon occur.
Unstable angina requires immediate medical evaluation.
Last Updated:
May 5, 2009- Author:
- Robin Parks, MS
- Medical Review:
- Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
John A. McPherson, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Cardiology
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