Angina pectoris.
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Angina means pain and pectoris mean chest. So angina pectoris is chest pain that radiates to left arm, left shoulder, and left jaw. The major group of arteries involved in this condition are coronary arteries. This pain becomes more severe on physical exertion.
Causes of angina pectoris
1. Heavy diet especially fatty meal
2. Decreased blood supply to the heart
3. Decreased oxygen supply to heart muscles
4. Alcohol and smoking
These are major causes of angina pectoris. So if we want to stop angina pain we should have to control these causes that ultimately help us to lessen angina pain.
Risk factors
1. Obesity
2. Heavy fatty meal
3. Cold drinks
4. Alcohol
5. Smoking
6. Old age
7. Fast food
These are risk factors for angina. So if we want to avoid angina we should have to manage these factors so that we can enjoy a happy painless life.
Signs and symptoms of angina pectoris
1. Chest pain and tightness of chest
2. Radiating pain to the left arm, left shoulder and left jaw
3. Numbness in wrist, elbow, and shoulder
4. Pain in wrist and elbow
5. Shortness of breath
6. Nausea
7. Dizziness
8. Squeezing
9. Sweating
10. Feeling of fullness and increased pressure in the chest
These symptoms don’t need to start at once. The patient may feel some symptoms at a time. So if he feels any two or three symptoms of angina he should have to go for checkup. He should change his lifestyle to a healthy one so that the risk of angina can be decreased.
Diagnosis of angina pectoris
EKD is the electrocardiogram. It is used for the diagnosis of angina pectoris. This show characteristics changes that are indicative of chest pain. CBC is a complete blood count. It is also important for the diagnosis of angina pectoris. Moreover, imaging techniques, Cardiac catheterization, and coronary artery angiography is also useful for its diagnosis.
Management of angina pectoris
Maintain the airway, breathing, and circulation of the patient. Take him to open air or open the environment. Remove his clothes especially shirts. Give him CPR if required. Provide him with oxygen and take him to the hospital if his condition is severe.
Moreover, it is necessary that the patient should have to change his lifestyle. A morning walk can help in reducing the chances of angina pectoris. Moreover, healthy fat-free meals, vegetables, fruits, seafood, and drinking a lot of water can help him in reducing the chances of angina.
Treatment of angina pectoris
Nitroglycerin is used for angina pectoris. Mostly it is used as sublingual (put it beneath the tongue). But it is also available as I/V injection. If the patient unable to take it sublingual then give him via I/V route.
Moreover, if a person feels signs and symptoms of angina it is necessary that he must take aspirin once a week. The patient should go for a regular check to his physician.
Measures to control angina pectoris
1. Use fat-free diet
2. Use vegetables
3. Use coffee as a drink
4. Avoid overeating
5. Avoid obesity
6. Avoid heavy meals
7. Avoid soft drinks
8. Quit smoking and alcohol consumption
9.Don’t use beef in your meal
10. Go for exercise in early morning
These are simple steps that can protect you from the severe effect of angina pectoris.
Below is a picture that indicates the radiating pain of angina
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