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- What is angina?
- Symptoms of angina
- Causes of angina
- Prevention of angina
- Risk factors for angina
- Complications of angina
- When to see a doctor about angina
- Diagnosis of angina
- Conventional treatment of angina
- Alternative/complementary treatment of angina
- Living with angina
- Caring for someone with angina
When to see a doctor about angina
Anyone who has any of the symptoms of angina should see their doctor to rule out any underlying heart condition, as some types of heart conditions are associated with unstable angina (coronary artery disease) and pose a much higher risk for heart attack. In addition to this, variant angina can be quite serious and needs to be also properly diagnosed and treated.
Anyone who is currently diagnosed with angina, needs to ensure they have regular consultations with their doctor to monitor their condition (especially unstable or variant angina) and their medications. Anyone who has been diagnosed with stable angina and who experiences worsening of symptoms needs to visit their doctor for a consultation, as their condition may become serious.
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People who already have angina should get medical help immediately if they experience any of the following symptoms:
- Being woken in the night by angina symptoms
- Symptoms that are more severe than normal
- Symptoms that occur more often than normal
- Symptoms that last longer than normal
These symptoms may signal that there is a high risk of a heart attack happening very soon.
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