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unstable angina

noun

Definition of unstable angina

: angina pectoris characterized by sudden changes (such as an increase in the severity or length of anginal attacks or a decrease in the exertion required to precipitate an attack) especially when symptoms were previously stable

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 That includes people who've recently had a heart attack or have unstable angina (chest pain that arises even at rest), and older people prone to low blood pressure. — Amy Norton, chicagotribune.com, "Time in a sauna linked to lower stroke risk," 9 May 2018

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First Known Use of unstable angina

1972, in the meaning defined above

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unstable angina

noun

Medical Definition of unstable angina

: angina pectoris characterized by sudden changes (as an increase in the severity or length of anginal attacks or a decrease in the exertion required to precipitate an attack) especially when symptoms were previously stable

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