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Could heart pain get better with rest?

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It should: Typically, angina (heart pain) gets better when you stop to rest since the heart has less work to do and can catch up so to speak.

Answered 3/7/2017

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Dr. John Garner answered

Specializes in Cardiology

I hope so: One of the definitions of angina is chest pain which is 1) brought on by exertion 2) relieved by rest (or nitroglycerin) 3) of a sub-sternal nature. Most anginal chest pain does improve with rest. If it does not, it may represent unstable angina or heart attack, both of which should receive prompt medical attention.

Answered 11/23/2012

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