Nuclear cardiology studies assess blood flow of the heart using noninvasive techniques. These procedures assess how well the heart is pumping and can determine the size and location of a heart attack. Heart perfusion imaging is the most popular nuclear cardiology technique. In this technique, the patient exercises and pictures are taken to examine the […]
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Angina
Angina, or angina pectoris, is when you experience pain or discomfort when a narrowed coronary artery prevents blood from reaching the heart muscle. Those with the condition describe angina as discomfort, pressure, or pain in the back, shoulders, neck, arms (usually the left arm), jaw, or chest. This pain usually occurs most often with emotional […]