Stable angina is chest discomfort or shortness of breath caused when heart muscles receive insufficient oxygen-rich blood. It follows a regular pattern in terms of frequency, intensity, and duration and is fairly predictable, normally occurring after physical and mental exertion. To diagnose stableRead more
Stable angina is chest discomfort or shortness of breath caused when heart muscles receive insufficient oxygen-rich blood. It follows a regular pattern in terms of frequency, intensity, and duration and is fairly predictable, normally occurring after physical and mental exertion.
To diagnose stable angina, your healthcare provider will do a physical exam and ask questions about your symptoms. You’ll also be asked about any risk factors, including whether you have a family history of heart disease. An electrocardiogram (ECG) should be taken as soon as possible to check your heart. You should also be offered a test called CT (computed tomography) coronary angiography and a blood test to check for any conditions that could make angina worse, for example, anemia.
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Managing angina pectoris involves a combination of lifestyle changes, medications, and sometimes medical procedures. Here are some key strategies: Lifestyle Changes: 1. Healthy Diet: Focus on a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Limit intake of saturated fats, trans faRead more
Managing angina pectoris involves a combination of lifestyle changes, medications, and sometimes medical procedures. Here are some key strategies:
Lifestyle Changes:
1. Healthy Diet: Focus on a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Limit intake of saturated fats, trans fats, and cholesterol.
2. Exercise: Regular physical activity can help improve heart health. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week.
3. Quit Smoking: Smoking cessation is crucial as smoking can worsen angina and increase the risk of heart attacks.
4. Weight Management: Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce the strain on your heart.
Medications:
1. Nitrates: These help to widen blood vessels, improving blood flow to the heart muscle.
2. Beta-Blockers: These reduce the heart rate and the force of contraction, lowering the heart’s demand for oxygen.
3. Calcium Channel Blockers: These relax and widen blood vessels, improving blood flow.
4. Antiplatelet Drugs: Medications like aspirin help prevent blood clots.
5. Statins: These help lower cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart disease.
6. Homoeopathic: Symptomatic Homoeopathic Treatment.
Medical Procedures:
1. Angioplasty and Stenting: A procedure to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries.
2. Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): Surgery to improve blood flow to the heart by using arteries or veins from other parts of the body to bypass blocked arteries.
Monitoring and Follow-Up:
See lessRegular check-ups with a healthcare provider are essential to monitor the condition and adjust treatment as necessary.