Angina is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart, often a symptom of coronary artery disease. It’s a warning sign of a potential heart attack.
Symptoms:
Chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, fatigue, nausea, sweating, dizziness
Diagnosis:
Electrocardiogram (ECG), stress test, coronary angiography, blood tests for cardiac biomarkers
Medicine:
Nitroglycerin, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, antiplatelet drugs like aspirin
Treatment:
Lifestyle changes (diet, exercise), medications to manage symptoms, and in severe cases, surgical procedures like angioplasty or coronary artery bypass surgery.
Prevention:
Regular exercise, healthy diet, managing blood pressure and cholesterol, avoiding smoking, and taking prescribed medications.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):
What is angina? How is angina different from a heart attack? What are the treatments for angina? Can angina be prevented? What lifestyle changes help with angina?