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What is the definition or description of: unstable angina?
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Unstable angina: Unstable angina (acute coronary syndrome) " causes unexpected chest pain, and usually occurs while resting. The most common cause is reduced blood flow to the heart muscle." REF: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartAttack/DiagnosingaHeartAttack/Unstable-Angina_UCM_437513_Article.jsp#.WT2aBfnyuM8
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