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What are the three types of angina mentioned in the chapter on pain and pain management?

The three types of angina mentioned are stable angina, unstable angina, and variant angina.

Key points

  • Stable angina is the most common type, occurring with increased heart demand.
  • Unstable angina is characterized by changes in pain frequency, intensity, and duration, and can occur at rest.
  • Variant angina is rare and caused by coronary artery vasospasm, typically occurring at rest during specific times.
Source:Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology: An Essential Guide for Nursing and Healthcare Students· Pain and pain management· p. 184–185

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