What is the Angina Pectoris?
Angina Pectoris is defined as a chest pain that often radiates to the neck, jaw, arms or back. It is a symptom of coronary artery disease.
Who can develop Angina Pectoris more easily?
Development of Angina Pectoris increases with age and its incidences are high in women than men.
How to classify Angina Pectoris?
It is classified into 2 types:
• Stable Angina:
It is a common form of angina. Exercise or stress may increase the pain and get relief during rest and prescribed medications.
• Unstable Angina:
The aggravating cause is not predictable in this type. Sometimes pain can be caused due to climbing stairs, it requires emergency medical treatment.
What are the causes of Angina Pectoris?
• Coronary artery disease
• Hypertension
• High cholesterol level
• Diabetes
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Men over the age of 45 and women over 55
• Obesity
• A family history of heart disease
What are the key symptoms of Angina Pectoris?
• Pressure across the chest
• Chest heaviness
• Tightness or pain across the chest
• Sweating
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Heartburn
• Weakness
What other diseases are looked like Angina Pectoris?
• Anxiety disorder
• Aortic stenosis
• Coronary vasospasm
• Hiatus hernia
• Mitral regurgitation
• Pneumothorax
• Pulmonary embolism
• Pulmonary hypertension
How to diagnose Angina Pectoris?
• Electrocardiogram
• Chest X-ray
• Stress test
• Coronary angiography
• Blood test
What are the risk factors of Angina Pectoris?
• Congestive heart failure
• Myocardial infarction
• Pulmonary embolism
• Shock
• Stroke
• A ventricular aneurysm
How take care of yourself in the case of Angina Pectoris?
• Quit smoking
• Control Weight
• Regular checking of cholesterol
• Rest
• Avoid large meals
• Avoid stress
What is the Homeopathy Treatment of Angina Pectoris?
• Amyl nitrite
• Glonoine
• Crataegus
• Cimicifuga
• Spigelia
• Digitalis
• Cactus
• Naja
• Arsenic iodatum
• Pulsatilla
• Oxalic acid
