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State some causes of angina pectoris​

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Angina is caused by reduced blood flow to your heart muscle. Your blood carries oxygen, which your heart muscle needs to survive. When your heart muscle isn't getting enough oxygen, it causes a condition called ischemia. The most common cause of reduced blood flow to your heart muscle is coronary artery disease

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Hardening of arteries (atherosclerosis)

A blood clot.

Plaque in an artery that can rupture (unstable plaque)

Poor blood flow through a narrowed heart valve.

Lessened pumping of the heart muscle.

Coronary artery spasm.

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