Angina. New Ways to Treat Chronic Chest Pain

Description

It's one of the scariest medical symptoms for people who are generally healthy: a tightening, painful feeling in the chest known as angina. In some cases, this chest pain can be a serious warning that requires immediate treatment. But for the millions of people with chronic, stable angina, the discomfort is something that can be readily managed with a variety of treatments. This episode of Healthy Body, Healthy Mind takes a look at what generally causes angina, what can be done to prevent it, and how it can be effectively treated with lifestyle changes, innovative drug therapies, and medical procedures.

Runtime

27 min

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Date of Publication

[2012], c2009

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Films on Demand

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