Heart angina occurs when there is inadequate blood flow to the heart. This eMedTV article describes the three types of angina (stable, unstable, and variant) and provides a link to an article with more information on this condition.
The three types of angina (stable, unstable, and variant) have different causes, levels of severity, and treatments. This page of the eMedTV website describes the different types and offers information on the causes and treatments for each.
People with angina risk factors, such as having high cholesterol or previous heart attacks, have a higher chance of developing angina. This eMedTV page contains a list of angina risk factors, with links for related articles on preventing these risks.
The causes of angina vary for each type, but all lead to a temporary lack of oxygen-rich blood to the heart. This eMedTV page explains the causes of angina and lists triggers, such as physical exertion, that can increase chances of an angina attack.
Angina attack symptoms often include chest pain, weakness, and shortness of breath. This eMedTV segment offers a detailed list of angina attack symptoms, as well as a list of more serious symptoms that may be a sign of heart attack.
It is important for women with symptoms of angina to seek help immediately to avoid further complications. This eMedTV page lists common symptoms and explains how most women with possible symptoms don't realize the potential dangers.
A doctor makes an angina diagnosis based on a person's medical history, physical exam (and any signs of angina), and certain tests. This eMedTV page describes the process of an angina diagnosis, including common tests, such as a nuclear heart scan.
Angina treatment options include lifestyle changes, medications, and medical procedures. This eMedTV segment explains the various angina treatment options, including information on medicines and surgeries available.
Living with angina may not be life-threatening, but it is important to make healthy lifestyle choices to prevent heart attacks. This eMedTV segment offers tips on how to make living with angina simpler, including examples of how to control angina.
The first step in angina prevention is understanding the causes, risk factors, and triggers of the condition. This article on the eMedTV website offers suggestions on angina prevention, including tips on exercise and lowering blood pressure.
Knowing the difference between heartburn or angina symptoms can help you better handle the situation. This eMedTV resource lists symptoms for both conditions and explains how they differ from symptoms that may indicate a heart attack.
Angina pain is caused by a reduced supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. This portion of the eMedTV website thoroughly explains angina pain and how treatment options, such as medicine or rest, can help relieve symptoms.
Stable angina is brought on by physical exertion when narrowed coronary arteries have to work harder to get enough oxygen. This eMedTV article further explores stable angina and its causes, symptoms, and prevention methods.
Unstable angina generally occurs in older adults and can be a sign that a heart attack is about to happen. This eMedTV resource describes unstable angina in detail, including information on how it is associated with heart attacks.
Variant angina occurs when there is a spasm in a coronary artery, which causes the blood flow to the heart to slow or stop. This eMedTV page takes a look at variant angina and offers information on when symptoms occur and how to make a diagnosis.
Prinzmetal's angina is the rarest type of angina and can occur in people with or without coronary heart disease. This page of the eMedTV library offers information on Prinzmetal's angina, its causes, and possible treatment options.
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