Angina is often brought on by:
-physical exercise
-psychological stress
-extreme cold
-a heavy meal.
-no enough sleep
Once these trigger factors stop, the pain generally abates quickly, usually within 2 to 10 minutes.
Angina pectoris derives from Latin and translates as 'tight chest'. It feels like an oppressive, heavy, crushing pain or a constricting feeling in the centre of the chest behind the breast bone (sternum) or on the left side of the front of the chest. The pain can radiate out to either one or both arms, more often the left. It can be experienced in the throat, jaw, the stomach and, more rarely, between the shoulder blades.
Do something to eliminate the risk factors mentioned.
Eat a varied and healthy diet; leafy vegetables, unprocessed cereals, low-fat, high-fibre products. Avoid saturated fats.
Stop smoking. Your doctor or pharmacist will be able to provide advice about stop smoking programme and smoking cessation products.
Lose weight, if you are overweight.
Exercise more (a half-hour walk each day is much better than nothing at all).
If you suffer from Type 1 diabetes or Type 2, or high blood pressure maintain treatment for these conditions.
Atherosclerosis affects many people in developed countries. It may start as early as your 20s
and increases with age.
and increases with age.
Numerous 'risk factors' are known to be associated with the development of atherosclerosis.
-A family history of atherosclerosis.
-Hypercholesterolaemia - a high content of (LDL) cholesterol in the blood.
-Hypertension (high blood pressure).
-Smoking.
-Being male.
-Type 1 diabetes and Type 2.
-Obesity.
-Stress.
-Lack of regular exercise.
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