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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Overview
Postprandial angina pectoris is anginal chest discomfort that occurs following meals. It is thought to be due to an increase in vascular tone or a reduction in coronary blood flow.
Prognosis
Postprandial angina is almost always associated with significant atherosclerotic coronary artery disease.
Pathophysiology
An angina can occur after meals without any ordinary physical activity as a result of increased coronary vascular tone and a decrease in coronary blood flow. However, postprandial angina may occur only during physical activity after meals because of an associated increase in myocardial oxygen demand.