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Tags: health, wellness, heart disease, angina pectoris
 A majority of individuals may be unfamiliar with the term angina or angina pectoris yet many may have experienced its symptoms, the most basic are chest pains that may extend to the arms, neck or jaw. The manifestations of angina pectoris can be quite confusing as well as there are those who would connote it with abdominal pains.
Angina pectoris symptoms generally do not last, with a duration of 1 or 2 minutes and not longer than 10 minutes. Exertion, eating or activities that cause the heart to beat faster may exacerbate the discomfort of angina pectoris although it usually subsides when the individual takes a rest or uses GNT.
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There are those who experience angina pectoris in a different manner such as heartburn and pulled heart muscles making the condition more difficult to diagnose. Several factors contribute to the manifestation of angina pectoris. Diabetics and hypertensive individuals are more prone to suffer from angina pectoris as well as those who are in the habit of smoking.
The condition can be acquired through a genetic predisposition as well as those with first degree relatives who have had angina or heart attack can potentially suffer from the condition as well. There is generally an onset of angina pectoris once the coronary heart vessels are narrowed due to atheroma or fat deposits that clog the arteries.
These fat deposits usually accumulate over the years and may block the flow of nutrients and oxygen to the heart via the coronary arteries. Under normal circumstances, the oxygen demand of the heart equates with the oxygen supply provided by the coronary arteries. When angina pectoris occurs, it means that there is less delivery of oxygen to the heart muscle.
As a consequence, the heart is not capable of beating normally. When there is exertion of effort such as climbing the stairs, walking uphill or exercising, the heart beats faster but because there is insufficient supply of oxygen and blood to the heart due to the clogged coronary vessels, the heart “screams”, that is, one experiences chest pains or angina pectoris.
Men who are 50 years or older are have the tendency to suffer from angina pectoris. Diagnosis of the condition can be done through several measures. First is through an ECG or electrocardiogram. When the heart is stressed, this is usually indicated by an abnormal ECG. Blood tests for anemia, thyroid hormones, cholesterol and heart enzymes may also be performed as they are related to angina pectoris.
In some cases, although not necessary, an angiography and echocardiogram may also be conducted. To reduce the severity and frequency of the condition, certain health measures should be employed such as to stop smoking and keeping the blood pressure and cholesterol levels in check. For diabetics, it is essential that they manage the condition to reduce the likelihood of the occurrence of angina pectoris.
For obese or overweight individuals, it may be necessary that they take measures to lose weight through exercise or dieting so as to clear the clogged arteries. Angina pectoris, when left untreated is a potentially detrimental condition. As such, it is only necessary that a health regimen be implemented to prevent its onset and aggravation.
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The author of this article Rose Windale is a Health and Wellness Coach who has been successful with several natural health programs for many years. Rose recently published a step-by-step guide on how to lose weight the EASY way and become totally healthy and happy. More info on her life-changing eating habits plan HERE.
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