Angina occurs when the heart is not getting enough oxygen-rich blood for a short period of time. This section of the eMedTV archives provides an in-depth look at the three types of angina, their symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
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 of angina 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 symptoms may vary, depending on the type of angina, but typically include chest pain and discomfort. This eMedTV page lists angina symptoms for different types of angina, including details on how long symptoms last and available treatments.
Symptoms of women with angina include chest pain or discomfort and shortness of breath. This eMedTV resource discusses these and other symptoms of angina and includes a link to an article with more information on the topic.
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 is a rare form of angina -- a heart condition that is commonly characterized by chest pain. This eMedTV article looks at the causes and symptoms of Prinzmetal's angina (also called variant angina), as well as treatment options.
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