What is stable angina pectoris

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The heart is the power of our body and provides us with dynamic and nutritious blood. However, the elderly will suffer from stable angina pectoris. I would like to share some knowledge about stable angina pectoris with you.

What is stable angina pectoris

First of all, stable angina pectoris is due to myocardial ischemia caused by exertion, which leads to discomfort in the chest and nearby parts. It may be accompanied by cardiac dysfunction, but there is no myocardial necrosis. It is characterized by paroxysmal compression asphyxia like sensation in the anterior chest, which is mainly located behind the sternum. It can radiate to the precordial area and the ulnar side of the left upper limb, or to the outer side of the right arm and two arms, or to the neck and mandible. It lasts for several minutes. It often disappears quickly after resting or taking nitroglycerin under the tongue. Many angina pectoris are acute, and patients usually carry drugs with them, If you faint on the road, you can give first aid.

Then angina pectoris is a clinical symptom of myocardial ischemia due to the temporary imbalance between myocardial oxygen demand and oxygen supply. Under certain conditions, the blood and oxygen supplied by coronary artery can not meet the needs of myocardium. Most of the patients are over 40 years old.

Finally, the disease is mostly caused by coronary atherosclerosis, but also by aortic valve stenosis or insufficiency, syphilitic aortoarteritis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, congenital coronary artery malformation, rheumatic coronary arteritis, myocardial bridge and so on. Labor, emotional excitement, satiety, cold, rainy weather, acute circulatory failure and other common causes.

matters needing attention

People with stable angina should not eat stimulating food, but eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. And to maintain good sleep habits, but also pay attention to bed rest, and go out as far as possible when accompanied.