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Chronic angina is not a disease; it is a symptom of a heart problem. The heart problem that most commonly leads to chronic angina is coronary heart disease (CHD), also known as coronary artery disease (CAD).2,3

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Chronic angina is not a disease; it is a symptom of a heart problem. The heart problem that most commonly leads to chronic angina is coronary heart disease (CHD), also known as coronary artery disease (CAD).2,3

Chronic angina is a disease.

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People experience angina differently. Symptoms of chronic angina include:1-3

  • Discomfort or pain in the chest or surrounding areas (arm, shoulder, back, neck or jaw)
  • Feeling short of breath
  • Feeling tired or fatigued
  • Feeling light headed
  • Nausea
  • Sweating
  • Weakness

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People experience angina differently. Symptoms of chronic angina include:1-3

  • Discomfort or pain in the chest or surrounding areas (arm, shoulder, back, neck or jaw)
  • Feeling short of breath
  • Feeling tired or fatigued
  • Feeling light headed
  • Nausea
  • Sweating
  • Weakness

Angina symptoms are the same for everyone: pain or discomfort in the chest area.

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There are many things you can do that may improve your quality of life. Here are some ideas that may help you take control and live better with angina:

  • Talk with your cardiologist about how angina affects you. Work together to create the best treatment plan for you
  • Get support from friends and family
  • Learn to manage stress
  • Find new health information about angina and healthy living

False

There are many things you can do that may improve your quality of life. Here are some ideas that may help you take control and live better with angina:

  • Talk with your cardiologist about how angina affects you. Work together to create the best treatment plan for you
  • Get support from friends and family
  • Learn to manage stress
  • Find new health information about angina and healthy living

There is nothing you can do when angina interrupts your life.

False

There are a number of ways to treat chronic angina. Your cardiologist may suggest one or more of these options based on your symptoms, health, and medical history:2,13,14

  • Lifestyle changes
  • Medicines for angina
  • Medical procedures, such as bypass surgery or coronary artery repair (angioplasty)
  • Cardiac rehabilitation

False

There are a number of ways to treat chronic angina. Your cardiologist may suggest one or more of these options based on your symptoms, health, and medical history:2,13,14

  • Lifestyle changes
  • Medicines for angina
  • Medical procedures, such as bypass surgery or coronary artery repair (angioplasty)
  • Cardiac rehabilitation

Downsizing your life is the only way to manage angina symptoms.

True

There are a number of lifestyle changes you can make that may help reduce the number of angina episodes:2

  • Avoid eating so much that you feel stuffed, if your angina is triggered by large meals.
  • Reduce stress in your daily life. Avoid stressful situations.
  • Change your diet. Talk with your cardiologist about dietary changes that may be right for you.
  • Quit smoking or using tobacco or nicotine in all forms (cigarettes, pipes, cigars, chewing tobacco).
  • Lose weight if you are overweight. Talk with your cardiologist before starting any weight loss program.
  • Get more physically active. Talk with your cardiologist about what types of exercise or activity are right for you.
  • Take all of your medications as prescribed.

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There are a number of lifestyle changes you can make that may help reduce the number of angina episodes:2

  • Avoid eating so much that you feel stuffed, if your angina is triggered by large meals.
  • Reduce stress in your daily life. Avoid stressful situations.
  • Change your diet. Talk with your cardiologist about dietary changes that may be right for you.
  • Quit smoking or using tobacco or nicotine in all forms (cigarettes, pipes, cigars, chewing tobacco).
  • Lose weight if you are overweight. Talk with your cardiologist before starting any weight loss program.
  • Get more physically active. Talk with your cardiologist about what types of exercise or activity are right for you.
  • Take all of your medications as prescribed.

Making lifestyle changes can affect the frequency of angina.

True

There are a number of ways to treat chronic angina. Your cardiologist may suggest one or more of the following options, based on your symptoms, health, and medical history:2,13,14

  • Lifestyle changes
  • Medicines for angina
  • Opening a blocked artery and placing a small tube, or stent, in the artery to keep it open (angioplasty/percutaneous coronary intervention)
  • Bypass surgery
  • Cardiac rehabilitation

True

There are a number of ways to treat chronic angina. Your cardiologist may suggest one or more of the following options, based on your symptoms, health, and medical history:2,13,14

  • Lifestyle changes
  • Medicines for angina
  • Opening a blocked artery and placing a small tube, or stent, in the artery to keep it open (angioplasty/percutaneous coronary intervention)
  • Bypass surgery
  • Cardiac rehabilitation

There are several ways to treat angina.

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