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Heart disease  Explains what role the heart plays. Discusses what heart disease is, the signs of heart disease, the problems associated with it, and its controllable risk factors. Lists and describes diagnostic tests and provides information about heart and blood vessel surgeries. Written for children. Source: American Academy of Family Physicians From: International resource   Angina pectoris  Describes angina pectoris (chest pain due to heart disease) and discusses the difference between stable and unstable angina. Source: American Heart Association From: International resource Complications of a heart attack  Presents, in a table format, the different complications that can occur after a heart attack. Includes symptoms, diagnosis and management for each complication listed. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health Factors that can worsen angina  Lists health conditions that can worsen stable angina and discusses management options for each of these possible complications. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health Chest pain: angina or a heart attack?  Lists and details the characteristic symptoms for both angina and a heart attack, outlines the difference between these two cardiac events, and discusses when to seek emergency medical attention. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health How coronary artery disease leads to a heart attack  Explains how a build up of plaque may or may not lead to a blockage in the coronary arteries and discusses how the symptoms of a heart attack and angina differ. Details the urgency and seriousness of these symptoms. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health Treating unstable angina  Lists causes and symptoms of unstable angina, and emphasizes the need for immediate medical attention when these symptoms are present. Lists the medicines that may be administered and emergency treatments that may be needed, such as angioplasty and bypass surgery. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health Tests for angina and heart attack  Explains the use of electrocardiography (ECG) and cardiac enzyme blood tests to evaluate the cause of chest pains. Discusses what the tests involve and what the results mean. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health Diagnosing chest pain  Lists specific questions used to help diagnose the cause of chest pains. Includes a table showing how symptoms could be interpreted. Discusses anginal-equivalent symptoms. Stresses the seriousness of chest pain. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health Initial treatment of chest pain  Outlines the functions, advantages, and risks of initial treatments for chest pain: oxygen therapy, nitroglycerin, and morphine. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health
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