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LV outflow obstruction (Why does LV outflow obstruction cause chest pain?)

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LV outflow obstruction can cause chest pain due to reduced blood flow and inadequate oxygen supply to the heart muscles, resulting in angina. Angina is characterized by chest pain or pressure and may also cause pain in other areas of the body, shortness of breath, sweating, or nausea.

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LV outflow obstruction can cause chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart muscles, resulting in inadequate oxygen supply to the tissue (ischemia). One of the conditions associated with LV outflow obstruction is angina, which is characterized by chest pain or pressure.

When the heart muscle cells do not receive enough blood flow, they become starved of oxygen, leading to chest pain and discomfort. In addition to chest pain, angina may also cause pain in the back, neck, shoulders, or jaw, shortness of breath, sweating, or nausea (Figure 14.17).

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