Angina Pectoris

Question: What precautions should be taken by a person suspected for Angina Pectoris? After a maximal exercise test, and due to mild chest pain, I am suspected for Angina Pectoris, apparently difficulty in oxygen supply to the heart due to partial blockage of one or more of the arterial paths. I will be apparently proceeding to angiographical test, but I am using medications such as metoprolol, nitroglycerin tablets, and aspirin in light dose. What are the most serious precautions that I may take in order to avoid a probable anginal attack? Professional advice appreciated.

Answer: Angina occurs when there is a mismatch between the supply of blood to the heart and the demand of the heart (how hard it is working). You have to listen to your body regarding the activities you can tolerate. If you get chest pain or shortness of breath, this is an indication that your activity is more than your heart can handle. It takes a different amount of activity to produce angina in different patients. So activity must be individualized. It sounds like you are getting an appropriate evaluation and are being treated with the most appropriate medications. While you are awaiting evaluation you should take it easy activity wise. Limit the amount of heavy exercise, lifting etc. Most importantly listen to your body and stop when you get chest pain or shortness of breath. Take your nitroglycerin every five and if you are still having pain after 2 doses call 911. Most importantly you should ask your doctor this, because he/she is most familiar with your case. I hope this helps.

Question: angina pectoris? define,complications,treatment,

Answer: Steady severe pain and a sensation of constriction about the heart. The condition is caused by a relative deficiency of oxygen supply to heart muscle. The pain typically radiates to the left shoulder and down the left arm. Pain, although rarely may radiate to the abdomen (why people think is just indigestion), to the back, or to the jaw. May fell pressure in the region of the heart, great anxiety, short of breath even at rest, fear of approaching death, pale skin color, but also may flush bright red, also may have profuse sweating. Elevated blood pressure and may have irregular heart beat. The attack may be short in duration or last for a considerable time. Treatment usually during attack is administration of aspirin, nitro tablets dissolved under the tongue, or if in the hospital IV nitroglycerin. Possibly administration of beta blocking drugs, or Calcium channel blockers. Rest. No exertion. I hope this answers your questions.

Question: I got a burning question I want to ask!! Angina Pectoris and Heart Attack? Angina Pectoris First Aid treatment is pump-action or aserol spray right? Heart attack treatment is administor Full dose(300mg) of aspirin or pump-action or aserol spray right? SO! Can people with suffering Angina Pectoris eat aspirin when their illness acts up?

Answer: I have suffered from angina for quite a number of years now (despite having heart surgery twice)I take 75mg of aspirin plus imdur 60mg and cardicor 71\2 mg to help prevent attacks but i still get them when I over exercise .Two puffs of pump spray (glyceryl trinitrate) while relaxing always relieves the pain.If it persisted for more than 5 minutes after this I would call for help.Taking aspirin to stop an attack is quite futile

Question: How do you know if someone has Angina pectoris? Are there ways to check? My friend has been having thses sudden chest pain attacks, and after having an ECG done, it was determined that he didn't have a heart attack. Could these chest pains mean anything? They occur randomly, sometimes while he is driving, so it is a huge cause for concern, since he sometimes feels dizzy and it would be dangerous if this becomes worse.

Answer: your friend needs to go back to the doctor for more testing. Don't you mean EKG? Just because the EKG was negative doesn't mean there isn't something else wrong. Many things can cause chest pain and dizziness, not all are heart related 1 example is acid reflux (GERD) I had this bad, had severe chest pain with other symptions. Finally had to have surgery to correct it..

Question: What is the difference between angina pectoris and myocardial infarction?

Answer: angina pectoris is the chest pain located in the retrosternal area, that can or not be caused by exercise, and can or not calm with rest (that depends if the angina is stable or unstable) angina can be a cause by myocadial infarction, or just because of ischemia of the muscle.- infartion is the death by necrosis of the heart cells, cause by the lack of oxygen.-

Question: How is it that there is usually left shoulder/arm/jaw pain associated with angina pectoris? What is the mechanism behind it and why only the left side?

Answer: Chest pain and chest discomfort are the main symptoms or characteristics of angina. Nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath, anxiety, sweating or dizziness are other symptoms that may accompany angina. The chest pain and discomfort common with angina may be described as pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest. Some people with angina symptoms describe angina as feeling like a vise is squeezing their chest, or feeling like a heavy weight has been placed on their chest. This pressure can extend to the arm, especially the left arm, neck, jaw, shoulder or back. The severity, duration and type of angina can vary. It's important to recognize if you have new or changing chest pain. New or different symptoms may signal a more dangerous form of angina (unstable angina) or a heart attack. The symptoms of angina pectoris include: A constricting pain around the chest. In stable angina this occurs on exertion and is relieved by rest. Feeling pressure in the chest. Extreme anxiety. Pain radiating from the chest to the throat, arms, neck, and back .Dizziness or nausea, and sometimes vomiting. Sweating.Difficulty in breathing. Left shoulder/arm/jaw pain may be associated with angina pectoris. take care as always

Question: Can you treat angina pectoris(atherosclerosis) without medication? I know that diet and exercise can help, but I've been slacking off for a while and have started again. P.S: some are really hard and I would like to know if they can go away.

Answer: Surgery.

Question: How is possible to live with angina pectoris.?

Answer: It all depends on whether it's "stable" angina or "unstable" -the latter coming on randomly and unable to be controlled by regular medication. Stable angina can be treated fairly easily and living with it is a bore, but bearable. If it's the latter, (unstable), life becomes pretty unbearable, and quite literally, your survival is just a lottery, because it's simply a question of when you (inevitably) get your first (and subsequent) heart attack(s). If it's in a field, miles from anywhere, then that's where you'll probably be found later. If it's near Casualty /ER then you have a great chance of surviving. But really, if you have it bad, why suffer, when as the previous Answerer says, a relatively simple operation will cure you and give you a new life? It isn't worth the pain and hassle trying to deal with it. Mine was unstable, and in my day (1992) the op. was painful, bloody, and somewhat dangerous. Now the risks are minimal, techniques vastly improved, and you are up and about in days, not weeks. Good wishes and good luck.

Question: After having Angina pectoris (chest pain) how long does the doctor usually monitor you for? This was my father's 4th visit to the hospital for chest pain, and I want to see if how long the doctor said he should stay was appropriate.

Answer: first, we are to assume it was his heart. often when people come to the ER for recurring problems, we 'rule out' a heart attack by doing enzymes the heart releases when it's had lack of blood supply. we do them at 6 hr intervals, other places might have different times. sometimes we let them go after the first test comes back negative, sometimes we wait for the 6 hr test. if your father's disease is so bad, and there is nothing surgically or interventional that can be done for him, he most likely would be sent home if his pain was gone. many cardiac patients take nitro at home for chronic angina, and hail an ambulance when taking the 3rd one. you really need to understand what HIS disease level is, go with him to his next visit to the doc or cardiologist, and make sure his disease is being managed correctly, and that you both understand what's to be expected. other test ER's use are EKG's (and compare to old ones) and monitering the heart with the moniter, and patients pain or lack of, along with other vital signs.

Question: What are my chances of having a heart attack if i have angina pectoris (squeezing sensation of heart)? I am really worried... i am only 18.. and i've been having this for quite a while now, but have been ignoring this.. this tightening sensation occurs in the mornings..and also my blood pressure is kind of high for my age, this might be a symtom too. Wondering if i could get a answer from any expert. PLEASE!!

Answer: Angina pectoris is the medical term for chest pain or discomfort due to coronary heart disease. Angina is a symptom of a condition called myocardial ischemia. It occurs when the heart muscle (myocardium) doesn't get as much blood (hence as much oxygen) as it needs. This usually happens because one or more of the heart's arteries (coronary blood vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle) is narrowed or blocked. Insufficient blood supply is called ischemia. Angina also can occur in people with valvular heart disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (this is an enlarged heart due to disease) or uncontrolled high blood pressure. These cases are rare, though. Typical angina is uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the center of the chest. The discomfort also may be felt in the neck, jaw, shoulder, back or arm. Many types of chest discomfort aren't related to angina. Acid reflux (heartburn) and lung infection or inflammation are examples. When does angina pectoris occur? Angina often occurs when the heart needs more blood. For example, running to catch a bus could trigger an attack of angina while walking might not. Angina may happen during exercise, strong emotions or extreme temperatures. Some people, such as those who experience coronary artery spasm, may have angina when they're resting. (See below, unstable angina, Prinzmetal's or variant angina pectoris.) Angina is a sign that someone is at increased risk of heart attack, cardiac arrest and sudden cardiac death.