Angina Symptoms

ANGINA

DESCRIPTION

Angina is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Angina is also called angina pectoris. Angina pain is often described as squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest.

Symptoms –

Burning

Fullness

Pressure

Squeezing

Fatigue

Sweating

Shortness of breath

Nausea

Risk factors –

Increasing age

Tobacco use

Family history

Diabetes

High cholesterol

Obesity

Drug misuse

Diagnosis and test –

Electrocardiogram

Coronary angiography

Blood tests

An exercise ECG