Angina Pectoris is a medical term used for chest pain. It’s described as “choking pain in the chest.” Angina can feel similar to squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest. The pain can spread to the shoulders, arms and neck. Further to this, patients may complain of symptoms such as indigestion, heartburn, fatigue, anxiety, nausea and shortness of breath. If left untreated, unstable angina can lead to heart attack, heart failure, or arrhythmias (irregular heart rhythm). These are all life-threatening conditions.
Angina can be caused by a number of factors: stress, hereditary heart-related issues, unhealthy cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, smoking, drinking, diabetes, being overweight or obese, and metabolic syndrome. …show more content…
A build up of plaque causes blockages and this prevents the safe and healthy oxygen blood to reach the heart. This consequently puts a much higher strain on the heart, forcing it to work much harder in order to compensate for what is lost. Angina can occur at rest time, or when the patient has been using minimal exertion. Furthermore, angina often lasts longer than 10 minutes.
Angina is common in people over the age of 50, and it has been proven that men suffer from Angina more than
Angina can be caused by a number of factors: stress, hereditary heart-related issues, unhealthy cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, smoking, drinking, diabetes, being overweight or obese, and metabolic syndrome. …show more content…
A build up of plaque causes blockages and this prevents the safe and healthy oxygen blood to reach the heart. This consequently puts a much higher strain on the heart, forcing it to work much harder in order to compensate for what is lost. Angina can occur at rest time, or when the patient has been using minimal exertion. Furthermore, angina often lasts longer than 10 minutes.
Angina is common in people over the age of 50, and it has been proven that men suffer from Angina more than