Tim's grandfather takes nitroglycerin when he feels a crushing pain in his heart caused by ischemia. this pain is known as
Health · High School · Wed Jan 13 2021
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The crushing pain in the heart caused by ischemia that Tim's grandfather experiences is known as angina pectoris, or simply angina. Ischemia refers to a reduction in blood flow to a part of the body, often due to a blockage in the arteries. When it occurs in the arteries that supply blood to the heart, it can lead to a temporary decrease in oxygen to the heart muscle. This lack of oxygen can cause chest pain or discomfort, which is the characteristic symptom of angina.