Angina

Angina and Altitude – What You Need to Know Before Your Next Trip

39 Angina and Altitude – What You Need to Know Before Your Next Trip

Introduction Angina is a common heart condition that causes chest pain or discomfort. It happens when the heart doesn’t get enough blood and oxygen. This usually occurs because of coronary artery disease, which is when the blood vessels that supply the heart become narrow or blocked. For people who love to travel, especially to places

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Angina and Exercise – Finding the Right Balance

35 Angina and Exercise – Finding the Right Balance

Introduction Angina is a common heart condition that can make physical activity difficult for many people. It occurs when the heart doesn’t receive enough oxygen-rich blood, often causing chest pain or discomfort. Despite these challenges, exercise remains an important part of managing angina and maintaining overall heart health. This article will explore why exercise is

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Prinzmetal’s Angina – Recognizing and Managing this Rare Condition

34 Prinzmetal’s Angina – Recognizing and Managing this Rare Condition

Introduction Prinzmetal’s Angina is a unique and uncommon type of chest pain that can be quite severe. It’s also called variant angina or vasospastic angina. This condition happens when the coronary arteries, which are special blood vessels that bring blood to the heart muscle, suddenly tighten or squeeze. This tightening is called a spasm. What

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Microvascular Angina – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

33 Microvascular Angina – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Introduction Microvascular angina, also called cardiac syndrome X, is a heart condition that affects the tiniest blood vessels in the heart. Unlike regular angina, which happens when big heart arteries get blocked, microvascular angina occurs when the small blood vessels don’t work right. This can cause chest pain that feels a lot like regular angina.

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Angina and Heart Attack – Understanding the Relationship

32 Angina and Heart Attack – Understanding the Relationship

Introduction Angina and heart attacks are two heart-related conditions that many people often confuse with one another. It’s important to understand the differences between these two conditions to ensure proper management and treatment. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease, which occurs when the heart doesn’t receive enough oxygen-rich blood. On the other hand,

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