Could you be suffering from angina?

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Could you be suffering from angina?
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Angina is a common symptom of coronary heart
disease experienced by approximately two million
people in the UK. It is most commonly
recognizable by a feeling of pain, heaviness or
discomfort in your chest, which may even expand
into your arms, neck, back, jaw or
stomach. There are an estimated 96,000 new cases
each year, affecting twice as many men as women.
The increasing numbers of angina in the UK are
mostly due to an ageing population. However, they
can also be attributed to poor lifestyle choices.
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If you suffer from chest pain, especially after a
stressful exchange with someone or after physical
exercise, you may worry that you also have
angina. In this article we seek to answer some
common questions and misconceptions relating to
angina and its treatment. What is coronary heart
disease? Angina is often a symptom of coronary
heart disease (CHD). CHD is the most common type
of heart disease and can also cause heart
attacks. It affects the coronary arteries on the
surface of the heart, which supply the heart
muscle with oxygen and blood.  Those who suffer
from CHD have a build-up of fat inside the walls
of the arteries, narrowing them so that less
blood can flow through. This can leave the heart
with an insufficient blood supply, especially
when it requires more oxygen, like during times
of strain or stress.
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• How would I know if I had angina?
• Angina typically feels like a heaviness, dull
  ache, or tightness in the chest. The feeling may
  expand into other parts of your body, like your
  arms, neck or back. It is usually triggered by
  several stress factors, including
• Emotional upset
• Exercise
• After eating a big meal
• Cold weather
• At times, angina symptoms can be mistaken for
  indigestion.
• Angina symptoms can be like the symptoms of a
  heart attack, which is why it is important not to
  ignore chest pain or pain in the arms, neck and
  back. The symptoms of angina normally go away
  with rest when your blood pressure has come down
  and your heart no longer requires as much oxygen
  to be pumped to it.

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Angina symptoms can also be brought down with
glyceryl trinitrate medicine a medicine which
you spray under your tongue. If rest doesnt
alleviate your pain, you should call a doctor as
you might be experiencing the onset of a heart
attack. A heart attack can be fatal, so dont
hesitate to call 999 immediately in persistent
pain or discomfort. If your symptoms are mild
but youre experiencing them for the first time,
its a good idea to go and see your GP, or book a
consultation with a cardiologist in your
area. Angina and the risk of heart
attack Angina symptoms dont necessarily
indicate permanent damage to the heart, just as
CHD only affects the arteries. However, because
angina is often linked to CHD, it is important to
know that those suffering from angina are at a
higher risk of a heart attack.
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• If your symptoms become more frequent and severe
  or occur after only light exercise or even in
  times of rest, you should seek medical attention.
• Can I live a normal life if I am diagnosed with
  angina?
• Many people that suffer from angina can live a
  largely normal life. However, this is subject to
  them following their doctors instructions and
  adjusting their lifestyle accordingly.
• If youre worried you might have angina or might
  be at risk of developing CHD, consider making
  healthy lifestyle choices to prevent your
  condition from worsening
• Stop smoking
• Dont drink excessively
• Eat a healthy diet
• Exercise regularly

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• Avoid major stress factors and learn stress
  management
• Obtain a healthy weight
• Have you experienced symptoms of angina?
• If you are unsure whether chest pain following
  exercise or a stressful experience was a symptom
  of angina, it is worthwhile checking with a
  cardiologist in your area. Private cardiology
  often offers quicker results, before angina
  symptoms become severe.
• At Venturi Cardiology, we can put your mind at
  ease with rapid access to diagnostics and expert
  advice. Get in touch with us today if you have
  any queries about angina or heart health more
  generally.

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