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Angina Pectoris MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Angina Pectoris
Tree Number(s)
C14.280.647.187
C14.907.585.187
C23.888.592.612.233.500
Unique ID
D000787
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000787
Scope Note
The symptom of paroxysmal pain consequent to MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA usually of distinctive character, location and radiation. It is thought to be provoked by a transient stressful situation during which the oxygen requirements of the MYOCARDIUM exceed that supplied by the CORONARY CIRCULATION.
Entry Term(s)
Angor Pectoris
Stenocardia
NLM Classification #
WG 298
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2017/06/20
Angina Pectoris Preferred
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