Angina

Angina
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Synonyms	N/A
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	N/A
Symptoms	Chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating, nausea
Complications	Heart attack, heart failure
Onset	Middle age
Duration	Minutes to hours
Types	N/A
Causes	Coronary artery disease, anemia, arrhythmia
Risks	Smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol
Diagnosis	Electrocardiogram, stress test, coronary angiography
Differential diagnosis	N/A
Prevention	N/A
Treatment	Lifestyle changes, medications, surgery
Medication	Nitrates, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers
Prognosis	N/A
Frequency	Common
Deaths	N/A

Angina, also known as angina pectoris, is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. It is a symptom of coronary artery disease.

Signs and Symptoms

Angina is typically described as a feeling of pressure, heaviness, or tightness in the chest. It may also be felt in the shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. Other symptoms can include shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, and dizziness.

Causes

The most common cause of angina is coronary artery disease, which occurs when the coronary arteries become narrowed or blocked by atherosclerosis. Other causes can include anemia, arrhythmia, and heart valve disease.

Risk Factors

Risk factors for angina include smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and family history of heart disease.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of angina typically involves a medical history and physical examination, followed by tests such as an electrocardiogram (ECG), stress test, and coronary angiography.

Treatment

Treatment for angina includes lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, medications like nitrates, beta blockers, and calcium channel blockers, and surgical procedures such as angioplasty and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Prevention

Preventive measures include maintaining a healthy lifestyle, managing risk factors like hypertension and diabetes, and taking prescribed medications to prevent the progression of coronary artery disease.

See Also

• Coronary artery disease
• Heart attack
• Cardiology

External Links

• Angina on WikiMD