Angina Pectoris
Angina
pectoris is the medical term for chest pain
or discomfort due to heart diseases. Angina
pain occurs due to the blockage in the arteries
which occurs when the fats accumulates in the
walls of the arteries and affects the flow of
blood.
Angina pectoris is the temporary
chest discomfort that occurs when the heart
does not get the required amount of blood it
needs. It can also occur due to blockage of
one or more arteries and due to uncontrolled
high blood pressure. The pain is felt like a
fullness, squeezing or pain in the centre of
the chest. The pains can extent to jaws, throat
and shoulder blades.
Angina pectoris attacks when
the heart gets a short or restricted supply
of oxygen and blood. It may be caused due to
the fat deposits inside the walls of the arteries
that block the regular flow of blood and when
this condition persists for too long, it leads
to angina attack.Causes and Symptoms of Angina
Pectoris.
Causes and Symptoms Of Angina Pectoris
It can be brought on by a number of factors.
- Physical exercise
- Psychological stress
- Extreme cold
- A heavy metal
- Lack of blood oxygen in the heart
Symptoms
- A squeezing on the chest or heavy sensation
- Shortness of breath
- Numbness in arms, shoulders, elbow or hand.
- Sweating
Why Does Angina Pectoris Occur
There may be a number of factors responsible
for angina pectoris, they may be either hereditary
or they make occur with age due to imbalanced
diet or hectic life style.
- A family history
- Hypertension
- Smoking
- Male sex
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Lack of physical activity
One can get angina pectoris
attack resulting from a number of reasons and
it can be avoided by improving the life style
and the eating habits. If not treated on time,
it may lead to other severe problems.
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