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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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Vascor Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Chronic Stable Angina (Classic Effort-Associated Angina)
VASCOR (bepridil hydrochloride) is indicated for the treatment of chronic stable angina (classic effort-associated angina). Because VASCOR (bepridil) has caused serious ventricular arrhythmias, including torsades de pointes type ventricular tachycardia, and the occurrence of cases of agranulocytosis associated with its use (see WARNINGS), it should be reserved for patients who have failed to respond optimally to, or are intolerant of, other anti-anginal medication.
VASCOR (bepridil) may be used alone or ...
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Vascor Patient Information: Side Effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking bepridil and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
- an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
- unusually fast or slow heartbeat;
- fainting or severe dizziness;
- chest pain;
- abnormal behavior or psychosis;
- yellowing of your skin or eyes (jaundice); or
- swelling of your legs or ankles.
Other, less serious side effects m...
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