PATIENT INFORMATION

Angina


What is Angina โ“

 Chest pain due to the heart muscle not receiving enough blood ๐Ÿงก

 Causes: heart disease (e.g. coronary artery disease), physical/emotional stress ๐Ÿ˜ก

 

What are the Symptoms of Angina โ“

 Pain/discomfort/tightness in the chest

 Pain can spread to your arm, neck, jaw or back  ๐Ÿ’ช

 Gets worse with additional factors (e.g. exercise)

 

How do you Diagnose Angina โ“

 General examination ๐Ÿ”

 Electrocardiogram (ECG๐Ÿ“ˆ

 Echocardiogram/X-ray

 Blood test (lipid & blood sugar) ๐Ÿ’‰

 

How do you Treat Angina โ“

 Lifestyle changes (e.g. smoking/alcohol/weight loss/diet๐Ÿšญ

 Medication to improve blood supply to the heart (e.g. beta-blockers)

 

Why should I Worry about Angina โ“

 Can lead to heart attack and stroke

 Effects on quality of life ๐Ÿ˜“


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