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Angina facts
- Angina is one of many causes of chest pain.
- Angina is chest pain that is a result of inadequate oxygen supply to the heart muscle.
- Angina can be caused by coronary artery disease or spasm of the coronary arteries.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), exercise stress test, stress echocardiography, stress thallium, and cardiac catheterization are important in the diagnosis of angina.
- Treatment of angina includes rest, medications, angioplasty, and/or coronary artery bypass surgery.
Introduction to angina
Angina is one of the serious causes of chest pain. “Angina” is an abbreviation of angina pectoris, a Latin term for “squeezing of the chest.” Chest pain is a common symptom caused by many different conditions. Some causes require prompt medical attention, such as angina, heart attack, blood clots i...
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OVERDOSE
Single bolus doses of Angiomax (bivalirudin) up to 7.5 mg/kg have been reported without associated bleeding or other adverse reactions. In cases of overdosage, treatment with Angiomax (bivalirudin) should be immediately discontinued and the patient monitored closely for signs of bleeding. Angiomax is hemodialyzable [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY]. There is no known antidote to Angiomax (bivalirudin) .
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Angiomax (bivalirudin) is contraindicated in patients with:
- Active major bleeding;
- Hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylaxis) to Angiomax or its components [see ADVERSE REACTIONS.
Last reviewed on RxList: 7/20/2010
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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