Unstable Angina

Angina is chest pain or pressure caused by poor blood flow through the blood vessels of the heart muscle. Angina is considered unstable if symptoms occur suddenly, even while at rest, and the episodes can last for more than 10 minutes.
Symptoms of unstable angina generally worsen over time and can lead to a

heart attack

.
Symptoms

Chest discomfort

  • Lasts for more than 20 minutes even with rest

  • Center of the chest, Left side

  • Occurs or worsens with exertion, Occurs or worsens with emotions, Occurs or worsens with exposure to cold

  • Change in body position doesn't change the pain, Does not change with deep breathing, coughing or laughing

common

Difficulty breathing

  • Rapidly developing

common

Excessive sweating

common

Fatigue

common

Feel like vomiting

or Throwing up

Swollen neck vein

Dizziness

Risk factors

High blood pressure disease

Diabetes mellitus

  • Type 1, Type 2

High levels of fats in blood

Overweight or obese

Smoking

History of heart attack

Treatment
The best treatment for your angina depends on the type of angina you have and other factors. If your angina is stable, you might be able to control it with lifestyle changes and medicines. Unstable angina requires immediate treatment in a hospital, which could involve medicines and surgical procedure: Several medications can improve angina symptoms, including: 1-Aspirin. 2-Nitrates. 3-Beta blockers. Medical procedures may be needed as angioplasty, which is also known as percutaneous coronary intervention, it aims into increasing blood flow through a blocked artery and thus decreases angina. You can reduce or prevent angina by reducing your heart disease risks factors. Lifestyle modifications can help: 1-Quit smoking. 2-Eat a healthy diet with limited amounts of saturated fat, trans fat, salt and sugar. 3-Start a safe exercise plan. 4-Maintain a healthy weight. 5-Avoid stress.
Recommended specialist

If you have Unstable Angina, then visit a cardiologist as soon as possible.

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