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Angina pectoris : causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Angina pectoris is a medical condition resulting in chest pain or discomfort. Angina pectoris occurs when the heart is not getting enough blood supply. the pain related to angina is temporary, but if left untreated can make serious heart complications inevitable.<br>

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Angina pectoris : causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

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  1. Angina Pectoris CAUSES | SIGN & SYMPTOMS | DIAGNOSIS | TREATMENT

  2. INTRODUCTION TO ANGINA PECTORIS • Angina pectoris is a medical condition resulting in chest pain or discomfort.  • Angina pectoris occurs when the heart is not getting enough blood supply. • In Angina pectoris lack of proper blood supply to the heart increases the risk of pain, heart attack, stroke, and other coronary artery diseases. • The pain related to angina pectoris is temporary, but if left untreated can make serious heart complications inevitable.

  3. TYPES OF ANGINA PECTORIS • Stable Angina- Angina pectorisoccurs when a patient is involved in some kind of physical activity like exercise. During physical activity, the heart becomes overactive often leading to pain in the chest. Stable Angina is also known as chronic angina, as it follows a regular pattern.  • Unstable Angina-Angina pectoriscan occur anytime, even when a person is resting. Unstable angina is less common than the stable angina, but can get worse over time and may lead to a heart attack. 

  4. RISK FACTORS OF ANGINA PECTORIS Patients with coronary artery disease are at greater risk of angina pectoris. Some common risk factors of angina pectoris include: • Uncontrolled diabetes • High level of bad cholesterol • Obesity • Excessive alcohol consumption • Smoking • Physical inactivity • Having a history of Cardiovascular disease • Unhealthy work out • Living in extreme hot or cold conditions

  5. SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF ANGINA PECTORIS Pain and discomfort in the chest is a most common symptom of angina pectoris. The symptoms of stable angina pectoris last from a few seconds to 15 minutes. Some other symptoms of angina pectoris are: • Fatigue • Dizziness • Anxiety • Nausea • Abnormal sweating • Breathing problems • Heartburn • Indigestion

  6. DIAGNOSIS OF ANGINA PECTORIS • Angiography- Is an imaging technique that allows doctor to see the patient’s blood vessels. The angiography exam reveals which artery is affected. • Electrocardiogram- Determines the electrical activity of the heart and measures the rhythm of the heart.  • Blood tests- To measure the levels of cholesterol, fats, diabetes, and proteins.

  7. TREATMENT OF ANGINA PECTORIS Medications  • The patient of angina pectoris is often prescribed with nitrates. Nitrates help in reducing the frequency of angina attacks by relaxing and widening blood vessels. A patient may also be, given beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, anticoagulants, and high blood pressure medications. These medications lower the blood pressure, ease the chest discomfort, and prevent blood from clotting. 

  8. CONTINUE :- TREATMENT OF ANGINA PECTORIS Surgery  • If medicinal treatment is not giving desired results, surgical procedures are required to treat angina. The most common surgical procedure used for the treatment of angina is angioplasty, which is also known as stent procedure. The stent is permanently placed in the patient’s artery to prevent it from blockage. The stent keeps the passage open, allowing blood to flow easily.

  9. LIFESTYLE CHANGES • Avoid smoking • Controlling weight • Controlling diabetes and cholesterol • Rest • Avoiding alcohol • Healthy diet

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