Angina
Angina attack is characterized by an acute chest pain, it is also called angina pectoris. The presence discomfort around the chest area due to narrowing of the arteries. Angina can also caused by blocking of arteries, and thickening of heart muscles. More blood supply that passes through narrow arteries causes discomfort and leads to Angina.
Three types:
Stable angina – chronic stable angina
Unstable angina – can initiate heart attack
Variant angina or Prinzmetal’s angina – rare type caused by spasm of the coronary artery
Angina is the most common heart disease known as Coronary Artery Disease (CAD
Symptoms
- Pressure
- Tightening
- Squeezing
- Burning sensation
- Pain in the chest area
- Discomfort in the chest area
- Pain in the arms, shoulders, throat, neck, jaw or back regions
- Also appears like indigestion
Other symptoms:
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Palpitations
- Excessive sweating
- Shortening of breath
Causes
- Obstructive coronary vascular disease
- Fat deposits on the blood vessels of the heart
- blood clots that blocks the arteries
Other causes:
- Anemia
- Diabetes
- Polycythemia
- Heavy smoking
- Drug use (e.g. cocaine)
- Heavy meals
- Physical exertion
- Emotional stress
- Uncontrolled blood pressure
- Thyroid glands related diseases
- Other types of heart diseases
Treatment
Vitamin A, C, E:
Increase in intake of foods high in vitamins A, C, E or take food vitamin supplements
Exercise
Exercise regularly and stay fit and active
Higher intake of fiber and vegetables, whole grains and fruits
Prevention
Avoid stress
Sleep in timely manner
Exercise regularly
Avoid sedentary lifestyle
Regular check up and maintaining blood pressure in normal level
Avoid fatty and cholesterol rich foods
Hawthorn, is a useful shrub that may help angina.It can dilate and relax coronary vessels, reducing blood pressure and improving blood supply to the heart. Hawthorn can be bought in capsule/tablet form from most good health food shops.
Comment by michael — June 23, 2009 @ 1:00 pm