The first step in angina treatment is to eliminate risk factors that are likely to hasten the progression of heart disease. This means that people with angina should stop smoking, lose excess weight, eat a “heart-healthy” diet, and exercise regularly, if possible. Although physicians do not know everything about the causes of angina and atheroma (fatty deposits, […]
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Most people can resume a normal or near-normal life after treatment of angina. Some lifestyle changes will be necessary, but life can still be good. Simple angina can be kept under control by Following medical advice Taking necessary medication Keeping in good physical condition Eating well Even if angina is complicated by other health problems,
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Here are some frequently asked questions related to angina. Q: My doctor says that my chest pain may be angina, but more tests are needed. When my EKG was taken, it was normal. Do I really need to have a stress test? A: Unfortunately, a simple EKG does not reliably detect angina. Therefore, the physician must perform
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Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to angina. Angina usually comes on as a feeling of pain, pressure, or tightness in the middle chest, especially behind the sternum (breastbone). The sensation may spread to the left shoulder, arm, and hand, or to the neck, throat, and jaw. Angina often occurs
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to angina. Aerobic exercise: Exercise that uses up oxygen in the blood by working large muscle groups and increasing the heart rate; endurance-building exercise. Angina: Term for choking pain (LATIN, throat pain or choking). When coupled with the word “pectoris” (LATIN, of the chest), angina refers to a painful, constricting
Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on angina. American Heart Association Phone: (800) AHA-USA1 Heart & stroke info Phone: (888) MY HEART Women’s health info http://www.americanheart.org Heart Information Network www.heartinfo.org National Institute of Heart, Blood and Lung Diseases of the National Institutes of Health www.nhlbi.nih.gov Federal Consumer Information Center www.pueblo.gsa.gov Heart
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Coronary angioplasty is a medical procedure during which narrowed arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle are widened, to allow for improved flow of blood through these arteries to the heart, without the need for open heart surgery. The purpose of angioplasty is to widen narrowed or blocked arteries, so that enough blood can
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The two main reasons angioplasty is performed are for: Angina (chest pain) – A person may experience chest pain, or angina, during exercise or stress because the heart’s arteries are too narrow to carry enough blood and oxygen to meet the increased demand. Different types of angina are discussed below. In those suffering angina, who have
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The purpose of angioplasty is to widen the coronary arteries of the heart that have been narrowed or completely blocked by plaque build-up or a blood clot. Specifically which angioplasty technique the cardiologist uses depends on where the narrowing is, how it is shaped, and whether it is made of hard or soft plaque. The
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