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Angina and MI?

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pauliwauli2 | 11:47 Tue 24th Mar 2009 | Body & Soul
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Hey,
I just wondered, what is the actual difference between a myocardial infarction and angina? I know an MI is where not enough oxygen is getting to the muscles of the heart, but what exactly is angina?

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Angina is not a disease, it is a symptom.

Myocardial infarction is a disorder.
A bit of meat on the bone:

Angina is where there is impaired oxygenation of the heart muscle, usually due to coronary artery disease.

Myocadial infarction is where, due to a complete blockage of a coronary artery. heart muscle DIES.
Myocardial Infarction: Another name for a heart attack.

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