10 Symptoms of Angina
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The proper functioning of all our organs are important to our continued health, but problems with some organs can be considerably more alarming than problems with others. Develop complications in the liver or kidneys, for example, and you should be able to seek treatment over time. However, when it comes to complications with the heart, there is usually no time to spare whatsoever.
Although some symptoms can be very concerning indeed, they are not always an indicator that we are in immediate danger. Angina is caused by a reduction in the flow of blood to the heart and, although symptoms are very similar to those of a heart attack, there is not always the same risk 1http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartAttack/DiagnosingaHeartAttack/Angina-Chest-Pain_UCM_450308_Article.jsp. Regardless, any problem with the heart is something that should be taken seriously.
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Symptom #1: Chest Pain
Pain in the chest area is usually something that is not to be taken lightly. With so many organs and vital blood vessels in the area, chest pain could be letting you know that there is something seriously wrong. Chest pains aren’t always caused by something to be overly concerned by, however, even if they can sometimes be very alarming.
Angina is caused by a reduction in the flow of blood to the heart. While it is often mistaken for a heart attack, it doesn’t always represent a serious risk to your life. The angina-related pain is often described as pressure against the chest wall and it can cause the patient to have problems breathing. Usually, the onset is not as abrupt in comparison with acute myocardial infarction, and it should not be as painful either. Regardless, angina or other unexplained chest pains can still be dangerous and should be taken seriously.
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