ANGINA PECTORIS & TREATMENT

Angina pectoris is a type of chest pain or discomfort that is primarily caused by reduction of the blood flow to the heart muscle. This medical condition is categorized as a coronary artery disease.

Among the symptoms associated with angina pectoris includes chest pain. This is often accompanied by fatigue, nausea, shortness of breath, anxiety, dizziness & sweating.

Treatment approach is usually a combination of medications, lifestyle changes & surgery. The goal is to reduce the severity of the condition & the accompanying symptoms. Invasive options include angioplasty, coronary artery bypass & stenting.

Angina is primarily caused by the significant reduction of blood flow to the heart muscle; this is a supply problem that causes the heart to have a limited oxygen rich blood supply. There are a number of possible causes that triggers this condition such as physical exertion, emotional stress, cold temperature, smoking, fatty deposits on the blood vessels, as well as severe anemia.

A physical examination is usually required to diagnose the problem along with the interview on the symptoms. Diagnosis is confirmed with an electrocardiogram, stress test, chest x-ray & echocardiogram. Early detection is important to stabilize the patient's condition & reduce the severity of the case.