Angina Pectoris

**Definition:** The symptom of paroxysmal pain consequent to MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA usually of distinctive character, location and radiation. It is thought to be provoked by a transient stressful situation during which the oxygen requirements of the MYOCARDIUM exceed that supplied by the CORONARY CIRCULATION.

**Tree numbers:** - C14.280.647.187 - C14.907.585.187 - C23.888.592.612.233.500

**Synonyms:** - Angor Pectoris - Stenocardia