What is an "anti-anginal medicine"?

What is an "anti-anginal medicine"?

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Anti-anginal medicines are medications that are specifically designed to prevent or reduce the symptoms of angina. Angina is that feeling of chest discomfort that occurs when there's insufficient blood flow to the heart. And we have many anti angina medications, such as beta blockers and nitrates, that can greatly reduce the symptoms of angina. Calcium channel blockers would be another example of anti angina medications.