Myocardial ischemia is also known as?

Myocardial ischemia refers to a condition where there is insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle, often due to the narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries. This inadequate blood flow can lead to chest pain or discomfort, commonly known as angina. Angina is a symptom that occurs when the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen-rich blood, and it is directly linked to the occurrence of myocardial ischemia.

In contrast, other terms like atrial fibrillation indicate specific arrhythmias, heart failure refers to a condition where the heart is unable to pump effectively, and myocardial infarction denotes a heart attack due to the complete blockage of blood flow. These conditions may present similar symptoms but are distinct from the concept of myocardial ischemia itself.