Angina

Angina is a symptom of heart problems. Angina typically happens when a clogged coronary artery restricts the flow of blood to your heart.
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The pain may feel like pressure or squeezing pain in your chest, like indigestion, or pain may occur in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw or back.

The difference between angina and a heart attack is the blood flow. In angina, blood flow is temporarily reduced. During a heart attack, blood flow to the heart muscle is suddenly stopped and permanent damage occurs.

Our experts offer a full range of diagnostic and treatment options, including state-of-the-art techniques.

Diagnostic Steps May Include:

  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • Stress test
  • Chest X-ray
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Blood tests
  • Heart risk assessment

Treatment Options Include:

  • Heart-healthy lifestyle
  • Heart-healthy diet
  • Cardiac rehabilitation
  • Medications including nitroglycerin
  • Medical procedures including angioplasty and coronary artery bypass grafts

Our Care Team

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Mahi L.
Ashwath
MD, MBA, FACC, FASE, FSCMR

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Christopher J.
Benson
MD

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Kimberly S.
Delcour
DO

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Lindower
MD

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Locations and Offices

UI Heart and Vascular Center

4800 John Pappajohn Pavilion (JPP)
Level 4, Elevator I
1-319-356-7102
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200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242

Muscatine–3465 Mulberry Avenue Clinic

1-563-263-0339
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In Muscatine – 3465 Mulberry Avenue
3465 Mulberry Avenue, Muscatine, IA 52761

Fort Madison — O Avenue

1-800-777-8442
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In Fort Madison - O Avenue
5445 O Avenue, Fort Madison, IA 52627
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