Related Tests & Procedures Heart Valve Repair / Replacement Mitral Valve Repair / Replacement Damaged valves fail to open and close properly, forcing your heart to work harder. Over long periods of time, the extra effort this puts your heart through weakens the heart muscle, causing heart valve disease to develop. This can cause heart […]
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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 […]