Stable Angina (Cont.)

What Triggers Stable Angina?

For most people with stable angina, symptoms are brought on by certain factors (known as triggers). Specific stable angina triggers can include:
 
  • Physical exertion, such as exercise, hurrying, or sexual activity
  • Emotion (stress, anger, frustration, or fright)
  • Exposure to very hot or cold temperatures
  • Heavy meals
  • Smoking.
     

Risk Factors for Stable Angina

Risk factors for stable angina include:
 
Because heart disease is a risk factor for stable angina, factors that increase a person's chances of developing heart disease are also considered risk factors for angina. Heart disease risk factors include:
 
(Click Risk Factors for Heart Disease to learn more about these risk factors for coronary heart disease. Click Heart Disease Risk to calculate your risk over the next 10 years.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD