Chronic Angina
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Chronic angina is pain or discomfort in the chest that appears recurrently, generally when the heart receives less oxygen than it needs, for example during exertion.
How it may present: A sensation of tightness, pressure, or heaviness in the chest, which sometimes extends to the arms, neck, or jaw and usually eases with rest.
When to see a doctor? When there is chest discomfort that recurs with exertion or intense emotions.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist is the one who evaluates the heart and guides the follow-up of angina; any chest pain that is concerning deserves professional attention without delay.
Data on 2,612 doctors who treat chronic angina
Which specialist treats chronic angina?
Chronic angina is evaluated by a cardiologist, a heart specialist, who provides long-term follow-up for this condition. A dentist may be involved if oral infections are a risk factor related to cardiovascular disease. See this specialist if you have recurring episodes of chest pain.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in chronic angina
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Frequently asked questions
What is chronic angina?
Chronic angina is pain or discomfort in the chest that appears recurrently, generally when the heart receives less oxygen than it needs, for example during exertion.
Which doctor treats chronic angina?
Chronic angina is evaluated by a cardiologist, a heart specialist, who provides long-term follow-up for this condition. A dentist may be involved if oral infections are a risk factor related to cardiovascular disease. See this specialist if you have recurring episodes of chest pain.