As a medical professional with expertise in cardiology, I can confirm that
ischemia is indeed associated with
angina. Angina pectoris is a clinical manifestation of
myocardial ischemia, which occurs when there is a mismatch between the
myocardial blood supply and the oxygen demand of the heart muscle. This condition is often seen in patients with
coronary artery disease (CAD), where the blood flow through the coronary arteries is restricted, typically due to a build-up of plaque. The reduced blood flow can cause chest pain or discomfort, which is the hallmark symptom of angina.
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