A murmur is the noise produced by blood passing through the heart and big blood vessels. What the doctors have to distinguish is a normal murmur (sometimes called “innocent”) and a murmur produced because there is an abnormality in the heart which makes the blood flow more noisily than usual. … What is murmur?Read more
What does the heart normally do?
The main function of the heart is to pump blood to all parts of the body. The blood carries oxygen and food substances to the cells of the body, and collects the waste products from those cells. The circulating blood also ensures that the whole body remains at an even … What does the heart normally do?Read more
What is congenital heart disease?
The word “congenital” means “from birth”, and when applied to heart disease, means that the baby has been born with something wrong with the function of the heart, or the way it is formed, which will affect the way it works. The heart is formed in the very early weeks … What is congenital heart disease?Read more
Everyday life with angina
After treatment, most people with angina can get back to a normal or near-normal life. However, many people with angina have been living excessively busy lives. You have a good reason to cut down on your commitments, if you want to. Examine the way you live – do you … Everyday life with anginaRead more
How to live with angina?
Preventing a disease before it happens is called primary prevention. down its progress. This is called secondary prevention. For angina, the methods of primary and secondary prevention are much the same. These least slow are: Not smoking Many deaths, especially amongst men younger than 45, are caused by heart disease … How to live with angina?Read more
Surgical treatment (SEE HIS 12)
Coronary bypass graft surgery (CABG) has been used for the last 25 years as an additional method of relieving angina. This it does in most cases, usually abolishing it completely or making it much less severe. It has also been shown to prolong life in those with advanced coronary disease. … Surgical treatment (SEE HIS 12)Read more
What is Coronary angioplasty
The procedure of coronary angioplasty has been in increasing use for the relief of angina since it was introduced some 15 years ago. It … What is Coronary angioplastyRead more
What is Beta blockers
Beta blocker drugs are swallowed whole, and act by slowing down the heart rate. They reduce the heart’s work so that it needs less oxygen. When they are taken regularly, they can reduce the frequency of angina attacks. Beta blockers can, sometimes, cause cold hands and feet, and tiredness. They … What is Beta blockersRead more
How is angina treated?
Drugs are usually used at first, but for some people angioplasty or surgery may be needed. Drug treatment of angina to the heart or they can reduce the work it has to do. Drugs can help in two ways. They can either increase th blood supply If you are taking … How is angina treated?Read more
How can doctors diagnose angina?
Your doctor can usually tell if it is angina from what you say your pain feels like, where it is, and what brings it on. Your blood pressure will be checked, and then more tests may be done to see if there are other heart problems. The tests could include: … How can doctors diagnose angina?Read more