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AnginaNationally Ranked Among America's Best Hospitals Ranked 24th in the country’s top cardiovascular programs by U.S.News & World Report, the heart care team of University of Florida physicians and surgeons utilizes the latest technology to pinpoint and treat most types of heart problems. Visit the Shands at the University of Florida Heart Care site to make an appointment or learn more about the services. DefinitionAngina is a type of chest discomfort caused by poor blood flow through the blood vessels (coronary vessels) of the heart muscle (myocardium). Related topics:
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5/15/2008 Reviewed By: Alan Berger, MD, Assistant Professor, Divisions of Cardiology and Epidemiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997-
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