Angina Heart Disease
Angina Heart Disease
Angina pectoris is a medical condition involving constricting pain in the chest. It is caused by a lack of blood flow from the coronary arteries to the heart muscles. The coronaries, the arteries that feed blood to the heart muscles, become restricted because of plaque build-up and are unable to get sufficient amounts of oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscles. If blood flow to the heart is insufficient, the heart muscle can atrophy and die.
Symptoms of angina heart disease are not always extremely painful. It can be a minor feeling that something is wrong or it could be pain in the entire upper area of the body. Some sufferers describe angina pain as a vice-like sensation across the whole chest or the middle of the chest. Some describe it as a heaviness in the middle of the chest. Others describe a burning, pressing, squeezing sensation. Angina can radiate to one or both arms, to the lower jaw, or to the neck. The duration of angina pain varies from one minute to several minutes. Some people who suffer from angina feel no pain at all.
Angina heart disease episodes can be triggered by exertions such as walking briskly, extreme emotions, carrying heavy bags or loads, climbing stairs, walking in extreme cold or heat. Even a heavy meal can bring on an angina attack if the meal is large or high in fat.
If you have felt any pain at all in your chest area like those described above, see a doctor and get a diagnosis. Testing can help figure out what is causing the angina heart disease.
Although angina heart disease is a sign of a serious problem, most people can live a long and comfortable life with the use of controlled life style and medication. Getting in shape and eating right can go a long way. Many are able to go back to the normal life and only occasionally experience a twinge of discomfort from their angina heart disease.
If you suffer from angina heart disease you must fix any serious health problems. This means getting control of diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol with a plan including proper exercise and learning to handle emotion and mental pressures.
High cholesterol is a big factor in angina heart disease that can be controlled by what we eat. If you have angina heart disease cut the fat in your diet down from 30 to 40 percent to 10 percent. This will help break down the plaque build up in your arteries. Cut back on carbohydrates and sugars. Examine your diet, where, how and what you eat to see where adjustments can be made. Eating better and exercising are the best ways to fight all kinds of heart disease.