ANGINA PECTORIS

Abstract

CONTENTS Introduction Definition of Angina Pectoris Pathogenesis of Angina Pectoris Pathology of Angina Pectoris Critical Review of the Prevailing Theories of Pathogenesis of Angina Pectoris Cause of Pain in Angina Pectoris Cause of Sudden Death in Angina Pectoris Angina Pectoris and Coronary Obstruction Angina Pectoris and other Types of Cardiac Pain Consideration of Certain Problems Concerned with the Anoxemia Theory of Angina Pectoris Summary and Conclusions In spite of the fact that angina pectoris has been known for over a century and a half, there is still a lack of unanimity regarding its cause. In this paper we will present a theory which, we believe, offers a logical answer to the problem. It is not our purpose to make any pretense at a comprehensive review of the extensive literature dealing with this question. We shall limit ourselves more or less closely to a consideration of those facts and views concerned