The treatment of angina pectoris

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The treatment of angina pectoris can be achieved through drugs or by a dilation of the coronary arteries. In all cases, patient participation is essential. Indeed angina is a chronic disease that can worsen to cause myocardial infarction. We must therefore apply to reduce risk factors: eat healthily, stop smoking and limit alcohol consumption. The sport of endurance (cycling, walking, swimming) under medical supervision, is also highly recommended. Apart from a better lifestyle (including the imperative of stopping tobacco), the treatment of angina pectoris often requires taking medicines that are designed to prevent clot formation in the arteries ( Antithrombotics) and facilitate the flow of oxygen to the heart (anti-ischemic). People who suffer from angina should also have on them, permanently, emergency crises. This is the famous trinitrine spray that acts almost instantly.

Insider Tips
> The first time a person feels pain in the chest that "greenhouse", which sometimes radiates to the left arm toward the back, or jaws. Sometimes the pain is accompanied by sweating, faintness, nausea … If the pain persists, do not move, and call on 15, 18 or 112 on a laptop.
> If you suffer from angina pectoris, Always carry the trinities (spray, tablet that melts under the tongue …). Feel free to use in case of pain. In principle pain five to fifteen minutes later.
> Beware if you suffer from angina and angina crises recur abnormally, where very low effort, or if the pain is slow to disappear despite the trinities. It may be an unstable angina requiring urgent advice of a cardiologist.