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Angina |
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Often felt as a pain (heaviness, pressure, tightness or indigestion-like) in the centre of the chest. |
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| Immediate action: | If you think it serious - seek urgent medical attention - call 000. |
| What are some of the signs? |
Angina is typically a dull, heavy discomfort or pain in the centre of the chest. (Pain - heaviness, pressure, tightness or indigestion-like) The pain can spread to the neck (throat), the jaw, the back or the arms (usually the left arm). Additional symptoms may include: |
| It is extremely important to know whether the chest pain you are experiencing is actually unstable angina or not; tests that may be helpful include exercise ECG, nuclear scan or coronary angiography.
Information above taken from Victorian Government Health Site |
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| What is it? | Main cause of angina is a narrowing of the coronary arteries by a fat-like deposit called atheroma. It is a common problem & affects nearly half a million Australians. |
| Background info | Angina usually appears during physical activity and fades away when the exertion stops. It can also be brought on by highly emotional situations (for example, anger, fright, excitement), cold weather or after a heavy meal. Unstable angina is when pain occurs with less exertion, becomes more frequent or occurs ‘at rest’ (that is, without exertion). Unstable angina that happens at rest is the most serious form of angina. It is usually caused by a blood clot in a coronary artery at the site of a ruptured plaque. If it is left untreated, it may result in a heart attack and irreversible damage to the heart. |
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