Angina
Angina:A type of chest discomfort that is caused by a poor/blocked blood flow through the coronary vessels ( vessels that carry oxygenated blood). This occurs when plaque builds up in the artery causing slight blockage.
Note:Angina is classified is unstable, stable, microvascular, and variant.
Stable Angina:This type of angina is the most common type. It occurs when you are overwhelmed (heart is working hard). Patients with this disease can learn the warning signs and the patterns of this disease. Since this is stable, it goes away after taking a rest.
Unstable Angina: If you have an Unstable Angina attack, you need immediate emergency care. This can be a sign of an approaching Myocardial infarction or heart attack. This type of Angina can happen any time even if you are relaxed.
Variant AnginaThis is the most rare type of Angina. It is caused by a spasm in the coronary artery, rather than plaque. The spasm blocks the artery so that blood flow to the heart either stops or slows. These attacks usually occur when resting, between midnight and early morning.
Microvascular Angina: This type of angina occurs when the tiniest Angina is usually a symptom of Coronary Artery Disease. Coronary Heart Disease is the disease that is diagnosed when your coronary arteries are damaged or diseased.
Angina is a symptom of?
Angina is usually a symptom of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) also known as Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). This disease happens when the arteries that are supplying blood to the heart is narrowed. This is caused by the buildup of plaque in the inner walls of the artery. This buildup is known as atherosclerosis.
Triggers of Stable Angina:
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Artery disease is the most common heart disease in America. It is caused when the coronary arteries, the main supply of nutrients and oxygen, are damaged or blocked.