Angina pectoris is characterised by an oppressive pain that is localised behind the breastbone. It is caused by insufficient blood supply and oxygen to the heart cells and is generally related to a blockage of the coronary arteries.
Risk factors are age, more common after age 50, smoking, la hypertension, el high cholesterol and diabetes. It is more common in men.
The best way to prevent angina is by leading a healthy and balanced life, doing physical exercise in moderation and avoiding or controlling risk factors.
If angina occurs, it is recommended to rest immediately and contact your doctor right away.
Treatment. There are medications that help alleviate the effects of angina. The blockage of blood vessels can be corrected via coronary angioplasty (introducing a balloon to dilate an occluded artery), placing a coronary stent or a bypass (coronary bypass surgery).
There are two types of angina pectoris:
Stable angina usually occurs during physical exertion, usually lasts a short time (5 minutes or less), is relieved by rest and you can feel pain in your chest that spreads to the arms, back, or other areas. In case of increased intensity, frequency, duration or should it occur at rest, we have to consider that it may be worsening. It is becoming unstable.
Unstable angina is one that is characterised by an unexpected chest pain that usually occurs while resting, sleeping or during slight physical exertion. The pain lasts longer than stable angina and decreases with rest; it may worsen and trigger a heart attack.
Find out more at:
Angina
http://www.texasheart.org/HIC/Topics/Cond/Angina.cfm
Coronary Artery Disease
http://www.texasheart.org/HIC/Topics/Cond/CoronaryArteryDisease.cfm
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