Angina is a form of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow going to the heart, and is a symptom of coronary artery disease.
Angina is a form of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow going to the heart, and is a symptom of coronary artery disease. It is a relatively common condition, but it can still be hard to diagnose.
Those who have Angina often describe it as squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness feeling, or pain in the chest. It can either be a new pain that needs diagnosing by a Cardiologist, or it could be a recurring pain that was previously treated.
Other causes of chest pain need to be excluded. These include:
There are various symptoms suggestive of Angina including:
Characteristics of stable Angina
Characteristics of unstable Angina
Angina in women and non-causacians
The symptoms for women with angina can be different to the characteristics you get with classic angina symptoms, some of which include:
There are various factors that increase your risk of coronary artery disease and angina including:
It is important to see a doctor when your chest pain lasts for more than a few minutes and doesn’t go away when you rest or take any angina medication. It might be a sign of a heart attack.
Causes
Reduced blood flow going to the heart
Symptoms
Chest pain, feeling of pressure, pain across you...
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