what are the symptoms of angina pectoris?
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well, we have two types of angina pectoris:\nA-Stable Angina:it is a retrosternal chest pain which radiates to left shoulder or jaws lasts for less than 15 minutes,this pain is always occurred on exertion also there may be sweating &/or pallor.\n*treatment:\n1-glyceral tri-nitrate.\n2-isosorbid di-nitrate.\n3-sedative (dizepam).\n4-aspirin.\n\nB-Unstable Angina:it is a retrosternal chest pain which radiats to left shoulder & arm ,lasts for more than 15 minutes ,which is frequent ,intensive pain,the important point is that it occurs at rest.the first attack of chest pain is unstable not stable angina.\n*treatment:\n1-glyceral tri-nitrate.\n2-isosorbid di-nitrate.\n3-sedative (dizepam).\n4-aspirin.\n5-heparin (subcutaneous).
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Sounds like WPW sydrome, or atrial fibrilation.  Go to a cardiologist and get an EKG.
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Please have your heart checked out. I had the same symptoms and they told me in the ER it was indigestion. I had a heart attack.
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When I have an anxiety attack, I feel like my heart is going to pulse right out of my chest, I feel like I can't get enough air, I start to sweat, I can't focus on anything (like total meltdown), and I feel like I'm being closed in.  I feel like I'm going to puke, and I feel like my stomach is on fire.  That's what I feel.\n\nThe clinical definition of a panic attack is:\n\nA panic attack is a severe attack of anxiety and fear which occurs suddenly, often without warning, and for no apparent reason. Various other symptoms then occur during a panic attack. These include one or more of the following:\n\nPalpitations or a thumping heart. \nSweating and trembling. \nHot flushes or chills. \nFeeling short of breath, sometimes with choking sensations. \nChest pains. \nFeeling sick. \nFeeling dizzy, or faint. \nFear of dying or going crazy. \nNumbness, or pins and needles. \nFeelings of unreality, or being detached from yourself.\nThe physical symptoms that occur with panic attacks do not mean there is a physical problem with the heart, chest, etc. The symptoms mainly occur because of an 'overdrive' of nervous impulses from the brain to various parts of the body during a panic attack.\n\nDuring a panic attack you tend to over-breathe (hyperventilate). If you over-breathe you 'blow out' too much carbon dioxide which changes the acidity in the blood. This can then cause more symptoms such as confusion and cramps, and make palpitations, dizziness, and pins and needles worse. This can make the attack seem even more frightening, and make you over-breathe even more, and so on.\n\nA panic attack usually lasts 5-10 minutes, but sometimes they come in 'waves' for up to two hours.\n\nWho gets panic attacks? \nAt least 1 in 10 people have occasional panic attacks. The tend to occur most in young adults. Twice as many women than men have panic attacks. Anyone can have a panic attack, but they also tend to run in some families.\n\nWhat causes panic attacks? \nPanic attacks usually occur for no apparent reason. The cause is not clear. Stressful life events such as a bereavement may sometimes trigger a panic attack.\n\nDealing with a panic attack\n\nTo ease a panic attack, or to prevent one from getting worse:\n\nbreathe as slowly and as deeply as you can. Concentrate on breathing. \nbreathe into a paper bag. By doing this you re-breathe your own carbon dioxide. This helps to correct the blood acid level that had been upset by over-breathing which makes symptoms worse (described above).\nWhat is the treatment for a panic attack?\n\nNo regular treatment is needed if you have just an occasional panic attack. You may find it helpful to:\n\nunderstand about panic attacks, and the cause of the symptoms. \nknow that any physical symptoms which occur do not mean that you have a serious disease. For example, some people find it helpful to know that the palpitations or chest pains they had during a panic attack were not due to a heart or chest problem. \nknow how to deal with a panic attack (see above).\nIf you have frequent or recurring panic attacks, this is called panic disorder. Treatment to prevent panic attacks is an option if you develop panic disorder. See a separate leaflet called 'Panic Disorder'.
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One thing could be a sign of a heart attack or you may have ashtma, bronchitis's or some form of a chest cold. If you have chest pains please make sure you get tested RIGHT  AWAY.
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High blood pressure will cause a stroke or heart attack alsopains in the chest and left arm then you call 911. heaviness in the legs while walking is a sign of heart problems have your colestrol checked if that gets to high that is bad for your heart I know I have had them all. Don't take any chances. it's not worth it. God Bless you.
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There is a lot of misinformation here.  I'm an EMT/Paramedic in an ER and I've personally treated many, many heart attacks as well as other cardiac problems.\n\nFirst of all, there is no "guarantee" that you would experience left arm pain, pressure in the chest, difficulty breathing, or even chest pain when you have a heart attack.  These are some of the "textbook" symptoms, but not everyone will experience the same signs and symptoms.  In fact, women tend to have very atypical symptoms.  Many people suffer "silent" heart attacks, where no significant symptoms are present.\n\nSecond, when you have a heart attack, that does not mean that your heart has stopped beating (cardiac arrest).  In most heart attacks, cardiac arrest does NOT occur.  A heart attack simply means that a part of your heart tissue is experiencing damage, often due to a blockage of one of the coronary arteries that provides blood (and oxygen) to the tissue.  The earlier it is detected and treated, the more favorable the outcome.  \n\nIf you think you have experienced anything that could be cardiac, I would recommend that you see your physician ASAP.  They will probably perform an EKG (electrocardiogram) to look for abnormalities in your rhythm that may be indicative of a cardiac issue, and they will probably test certain enzyme levels in your blood (CKMB and troponin) which can also indicate a cardiac event.\n\nHowever, I would be very cautious of trying to get serious medical advice here.  I've seen a lot of poor advice and misinformation given in this category (and in this thread, for that matter).
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Chest pain, chest tightening, palpatations, shortness of breath, etc. can be symptoms of different heart conditions, and should all be checked with your doctor!  \nEat healthy and exercise, even just walking each day is better than nothing.
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uuuuuuuum yeah... go to the doctor. sounds like heart palpitations... which are not good...
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Hey those are symptoms of heart attack!!! Get off the computer and get to the  nearest hospital.
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go to the Dr. it could be a heart attack!
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Please NEVER take any chest pain lightly; it could be life-threatening.  That being said, the major signs of heart attack are for men, a crushing pressure on the chest, which may or may not be accompanied by pain radiating down the left arm, jaw, or shoulder.  Also, cardiac arrest can include the victim becoming unresponsive, fainting, stopping normal breathing, and loss of pulse.  \n\nI am not a doctor, but it seems to me as if this may not be heart-related, but once again, I reiterate that I am not a doctor.  I have heard of a condition where your sternum (the bone in the middle of the chest) becomes infected and inflammed, and causes great pain.\n\nRegardless of whether you have insurance or not; you have to get this checked out immediately.  Go to your nearest County Hospital (they usually care for people without insurance and can help you obtain state financial help), or go to the nearest ER, and tell them you are having chest pains.  They will see you right away, and have to treat you, whether you have insurance or not, because chest pains are considered a life-threatening emergency.  And then, when you get that huge bill, just pay whatever you can afford each month, even if it's only $5.00.  They can't report you for non-payment if you're making payments, you are in fact showing good faith.  Just make sure you send a certified letter to billing notifying them of your financial condition and ability to pay only *x* amount of dollars per month.\n\nHope you get help soon.........let us know.
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Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back. The discomfort can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain.\n\nDiscomfort in other areas of the upper body. Can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.\n\nShortness of breath. Often comes along with chest discomfort. But it also can occur before chest discomfort.\n\nOther symptoms. May include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or light-headedness\n\nno hair loss is not a symptom\n\nhan
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The pain varies .If you even think there is a chance of heart problems seek medical attention ASAP .
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When blood flow to an area of the heart is decreased, it impairs the delivery of oxygen and vital nutrients to the heart muscle cells. When this happens, the heart muscle must use alternative, less efficient forms of fuel so that it can perform its function of pumping blood to the body. The byproduct of using this less efficient fuel is a compound called lactic acid that builds up in the muscle and causes pain.\n\n How Is Angina Treated?\n\nThe treatment you receive depends on the severity of the underlying problem, namely the amount of damage to the heart. For most people with mild angina, a combination of medications and lifestyle changes can control the symptoms. Lifestyle changes include: eating a heart-healthy diet, lowering cholesterol, getting regular exercise, quitting smoking and controlling diabetes and high blood pressure.\n\nSome medications used to treat angina work by either increasing the amount of oxygen delivered to the heart muscle or reducing the heart's need for oxygen. These medicines include:\n\n    * Beta-blockers\n    * Nitrates\n    * Calcium channel blockers\n    * " Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors)\n\nOthers work to prevent the formation of blood clots, which can further block blood flow to the heart muscle. These medicines include:\n\n    * Antiplatelet medications\n    * Blood thinners\n    * Anticoagulants \n\nFor people with more serious or worsening angina, your doctor may recommend treatment to open blocked arteries. These include:\n\n    * Angioplasty\n    * Stenting\n    * Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery\n    * Transmyocardial revascularization (TMR)\n    * External counterpulsation (EECP)
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There is a very strong chance you are having a common somatic symptom of anxiety. the most common physical symptoms of anxiety are shortness of breath (almost always described as you have described your feeling), light headedness, chest pain , tingling in the extremities. \n\nUsually the exam is normal , labs are normal and continued complaints at the doctor cause the physicain to order more and more testing , worsening the concerns about a potential physical problem , worsening the anxiety and often worsening and bringing attention to the symptom.\n\nThe statement that it is better with exercise very likely eliminates any real possibility that the symptom is coming from your heart or lungs and exercise reduces the catecholamines and other stress homrones you are suffering from.\n\nYour docotr should due a simple office test called spirometry and a chest x-ray. If these are normal focus on stress and anxiety.\n\nTry to treat it without drugs - though sedatives and benzos like valium would "cure " your symptoms they are addictive - try to avoid them. the SSRI's like zoloft would help and would be safe.\n\nTry meditation , yoga, counselling , exercise, stress and breathing management techniques.\n\nYou don't have cancer - find ways to relax.\nI wish you luck and good health!
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Actually, it sounds like you're having anxiety attacks.  The symptoms of anxiety attacks often mimic heart attack symptoms and can, therefore, be really frightening.  It's sad that there's a doctor who doesn't seem to take you seriously and who makes you feel like you're just imagining your symptoms.  My advice is to find another doctor and specifically ask about anxiety.  There are medications that can help.