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Unstable angina is a more severe form of angina pectoris in which chest pain occurs with little exertion or even at rest. Often, unstable angina attacks individuals who have been previously diagnosed with the milder form of angina but sometimes, unstable angina is the first sign of coronary heart disease. Unstable angina is diagnosed when angina pain is experienced while resting or doing non-stressful tasks or if the angina pain is increasing in frequency or duration. Unstable angina is considered a medical emergency and immediate medical attention should be sought. Unstable angina usually occurs when plaque that has been partially blocking an artery in the heart suddenly ruptures and severely limits the blood flow to the heart muscle. This can progress to acute myocardial infarction, the technical name for a heart attack

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