The effect of cold on patients with angina pectoris--a review.
The effect of cold in the manifestations of coronary heart disease is reviewed. The mechanisms involved which may include increased peripheral resistance and increased coronary vascular resistance are unclear.
D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D003080:Cold Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D014655:Vascular Resistance