| What causes Angina Pectoris (Chest Pain)?- Research by KL Kuala Lumpur Acupuncture Herbal Herbs Treatment |
In most cases, the cause of Angina pectoris (Chest pain) is coronary atherosclerosis (thickening of the arteries supplying blood to the heart). These arteries supply the cardiac muscle with blood and therefore
oxygen and nutrients.
Narrow coronary arteries reduce the blood flow to the heart muscle. This is usually noticed at times when the heart muscle needs more blood supply, such as during exercise.
The heart, when it increases its workload, will receive too little oxygen which causes pain in the heart. In severe cases this can also happen when the heart is at rest.
Are there any other causes?
Angina pectoris (Chest Pain) can be aggravated by other illnesses including:
- - a sustained fast heartbeat.
- - anaemia (thin blood).
- - heart valve diseases, such as severe aortic stenosis
- - a narrowing of the outflow valve of the heart.
- - thickening of the heart muscle - hypertrophy - which can occur in patients with high blood
- - pressure over several years.
- - more rarely, a severe spasm of a coronary artery can occur even when the patient has relatively minor coronary atherosclerosis.
| What Are The Risk Factors Of Angina Pectoris (Chest Pain)?- Research by KL Kuala Lumpur Acupuncture Herbal Herbs Treatment |
Atherosclerosis affects many people in developed countries. It may start as early as your 20s
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.
| What Are The Symptoms Of Angina Pectoris (Chest Pain)?- Research by KL Kuala Lumpur Acupuncture Herbal Herbs Medicine Treatment |
All symptoms typically occur in connection with physical exertion or psychological stress.
They are often worse in cold or windy weather, and sometimes after big meals.
- - A squeezing or heavy pressing sensation on the chest.
- - A sense of heaviness or numbness in the arm, shoulder, elbow or hand (usually on the left side).
- - A constricting sensation in the throat.
- - The discomfort can radiate into both arms, jaw, teeth, ears, stomach or between the shoulder blades.
- - Increased shortness of breath on exercise.
- - More severe unstable Angina pectoris (Chest pain) can be associated with the same symptoms at rest.
| What Can Be Done To Prevent Angina Pectoris (Chest Pain)? - Research by KL Kuala Lumpur Acupuncture Herbal Herbs Medicine Treatment |
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 programmes 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.
Follow your GP's advice.
| How Does The Angina Pectoris (Chest Pain) Illness Develop? - Research by KL Kuala Lumpur Acupuncture Herbal Herbs Medicine Treatment |
Coronary artery atherosclerosis, can sometimes lead to a coronary thrombosis when a coronary narrowing (plaque) ruptures. This may lead to an acute coronary syndrome such as unstable Angina pectoris (Chest pain) (severe angina at rest) or myocardial infarction (blockage of the coronary artery leading to heart muscle damage).
But the number of future attacks and hospitalisations can be reduced if the blood supplied to the heart can be restored to an adequate level. This can be done either by balloon dilatation (angioplasty) or in certain cases by a bypass operation. |
