Medically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MD Ludwig angina occurs when a bacterial infection in your teeth or jaw causes ...

Angina pain is rarely described as “sharp ... pain), short duration of the pain (below 5 minutes), a small pinpoint area of pain (angina is more diffuse), and lack of relief with nitroglycerin.

Angina is considered unstable when it first ... short duration of the pain (below 5 minutes), a small pinpoint area of pain (angina is more diffuse) and lack of relief with nitroglycerine.