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Monday, 04 June 2018 12:20

Angina and your Heart

Angina is chest pain or discomfort caused when your heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood. It may feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest. The discomfort also can occur in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. Angina pain may even feel like indigestion.


But, angina is not a disease. It is a symptom of an underlying heart problem. There are several types of angina, including microvascular angina, stable angina, unstable angina and variant angina.
Depending on the type of angina you have, there are many factors that can trigger angina pain. The symptoms also vary based on the type of angina you have.


Types of Angina 

Knowing the types of angina and how they differ is important.
Stable Angina / Angina Pectoris
Unstable Angina
Variant (Prinzmetal) Angina 
Microvascular Angina 

 

Understand Your Risk for Angina
If you’re at risk for heart disease, you’re also at risk for angina. 

 

Diagnosis of Angina
All chest pain should be checked out by a healthcare provider. Your doctor will most likely perform a physical exam, ask about your symptoms, and ask about your risk factors for and your family history of heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions.

 

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