Angina pectoris - symptoms

If for a long time the heart muscle suffered from oxygen starvation due to the formation of cholesterol plaques on the inner surface of the vessel walls, sooner or later there will be an attack of angina pectoris - the symptoms of this condition disappear rather quickly with timely measures taken. It is advisable after the first occurrence to begin therapy of ischemic disease in order to prevent myocardial infarction.

Angina pectoris - symptoms and emergency treatment

At the very beginning, in the region of the heart, there is a feeling of heaviness or squeezing, a burning sensation that gradually spreads to the left arm, under the scapula, into the neck and chin, and the lower jaw. For an attack of stenocardia are characterized by movements of hands, as if a person with a force pinches something to the chest. Usually the described state occurs after physical exertion, such as jogging or brisk walking, accelerated climbing the stairs, lifting the gravity. In some people, the pain syndrome develops due to psychoemotional stress, anxiety and stress. In rare cases, there are other signs of an attack of angina pectoris:

The attack usually lasts no more than 10 minutes and all symptoms quickly disappear.

The first-aid measures are as follows:

  1. Stop any active activities and limit physical activity.
  2. Take a tablet of nitroglycerin. If necessary, put it under the tongue again after 2-3 minutes.
  3. Provide access to fresh air.
  4. Adopt a sedentary or horizontal position.
  5. Unbutton tight clothes.
  6. Call a medical emergency team.
  7. If there is a panic or a strong fright, you can drink 1-2 tablets of valerian .

Attacks of angina pectoris in cold weather

The supercooling of the body is also a kind of stress, so the condition in question is not uncommon in the winter season. Moreover, the effect of low temperatures worsens blood circulation, which provokes even more oxygen starvation of the heart muscle and slows the access of blood to it.

To prevent an attack of angina and symptoms of pathology, it is important not to allow a prolonged stay in cold rooms or on the street, warmer to dress.

Frequent attacks of angina at night

This form of the disease is called variant and is very rare. As a rule, the deterioration of the state of health arises involuntarily and without certain reasons, at rest.

Stenocardic attacks of this type are very dangerous, because at night it is very difficult for a person to orient and take measures to alleviate the condition. Therefore, in the occurrence of such cases should be at the first opportunity to turn to a cardiologist and begin therapy of the disease.

Prevention of angina attacks

To prevent the problem, it is important to follow the rules and norms of a healthy lifestyle. It is necessary to abandon bad habits as soon as possible, and also to limit alcohol consumption. In addition, it is not superfluous to adhere to the following recommendations:

  1. Observe a diet with a restriction of saturated fats, cholesterol, oils of animal origin.
  2. Monitor body weight.
  3. Regularly undergo examination from a specialist endocrinologist.
  4. Do physical exercises with moderate loads.
  5. Avoid nerve stress, agitation and stress.
  6. If necessary, always carry a tablet of nitroglycerin.
  7. Periodically take courses of aspirin-containing drugs.
  8. To devote enough time to rest and sleep.
  9. Treat hypertension if it occurs.