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

Pain in the chest does not always mean that there is anything wrong with your heart. Some people mistake simple aches from muscles and nerves in the chest for angina. Anxiety and tension are common causes of pain in the chest. Sometimes this is sharp stabbing feeling but it may … Is a pain in the chest always angina?Read more

If one or more of your coronary arteries becomes narrowed, the blood supply to your heart muscle may be restricted. During exercise or emotional stress your heart has to do more work than usual, and so the muscle needs more oxygen. If the blood cannot deliver enough oxygen, the muscle … What causes angina?Read more

Angina is an uncomfortable feeling in the chest that is usually brought on by exercise or emotional upset. For some people it is hardly a pain at all, but for others it can be severe. The commonest complaint is of a heaviness or tightness in the middle of the chest. … What is angina?Read more