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Chest pain
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Lists possible conditions that can cause this symptom, discusses when to consult a physician, and suggests ways to manage the pain based on the underlying cause.
- Source: Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec (MSSS)
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Heart attack
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Presents the causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Includes suggestions on a heart healthy lifestyle to follow after a heart attack.
- Source: Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec (MSSS)
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Nitrates (nitroglycerin)
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Discusses the purpose of this heart medication, how it is taken, possible drug interactions, common side effects and recommended lifestyle changes.
- Source: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC)
- From: Heart disease
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What is coronary artery disease?
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Highlights complications of this common form of heart disease. Discusses causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment choices for coronary artery disease (CAD).
- Source: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC)
- From: Heart disease
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Beta-blockers
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Explains the use of beta-blockers to treat high blood pressure and certain heart conditions. Discusses why they are used, how they work, dosage, medical history, drug interactions, and side effects.
- Source: Texas Heart Institute (THI)
- From: International resource
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Heart disease
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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
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Angina (angina pectoris)
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Provides an overview of this condition, and includes information about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and management. Suggests ways to improve or prevent worsening of the blood and oxygen supply to the heart.
- Source: Capital Health (Edmonton)
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What is angina?
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Discusses what causes this chest pain or discomfort, looks at other symptoms associated with angina, and identifies the two main types: stable angina and unstable angina.
- Source: Capital Health (Edmonton)
- From: Heart school
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Patient information on angina
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Discusses what angina is, what causes it, classic symptoms, and other symptoms more specific to women. Includes exercise advice, management information, and educational videos.
- Source: Capital Health (Edmonton)
- From: Heart school
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Determining whether angina is stable or unstable
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Explains how angina occurs and the difference between stable and unstable angina. Includes a chart showing
how a doctor can differentiate between both types of angina based on answers to a set of typical questions.
- Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health
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