Angina
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Angina treatments
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Available treatments
Understanding Angina — Your GP's Guide
Angina is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, usually due to narrowed coronary arteries. It often feels like tightness, pressure or squeezing in the chest and may spread to the arms, neck or jaw.
Angina Treatment Guide
Managing Angina: A Clinical Perspective on Medications and Care
What is angina?
Angina is a symptom of coronary heart disease. Stable angina is triggered by exertion or stress and eases with rest, while unstable angina occurs unpredictably and is a medical emergency.
When to seek medical advice
Call 999 if chest pain is new, lasts more than 15 minutes, or comes with breathlessness, sweating or nausea. See a GP for any unexplained chest discomfort.
Available treatments
Glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) spray gives quick relief. Long-term treatments include beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, nitrates, statins, aspirin and ACE inhibitors. Procedures such as angioplasty or bypass surgery may be needed.
What to expect
With the right treatment, most people manage angina well and continue normal activities. Regular cardiology reviews monitor progress.
Self-care
Stop smoking, eat a heart-healthy diet, take regular exercise as advised, manage stress, control blood pressure and cholesterol, and take medicines exactly as prescribed.