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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

False

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.

False

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)
  • Shortness 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)
  • Shortness of breath
  • Feeling tired or fatigued
  • Feeling light headed
  • Nausea
  • Sweating
  • Weakness

The symptoms of angina are the same for everybody: pain or discomfort in the chest area.

False

If you have angina, there are 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 so you can work together to optimize your treatment plan
  • Enlist your friends and family for support
  • Learn stress-management techniques
  • Seek out new health information

False

If you have angina, there are 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 so you can work together to optimize your treatment plan
  • Enlist your friends and family for support
  • Learn stress-management techniques
  • Seek out new health information

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 a combination of the following options depending on your condition and medical history:2,13,14

  • Lifestyle changes
  • Antianginal medications
  • Medical procedures, such as bypass surgery or angioplasty
  • Cardiac rehabilitation

False

There are a number of ways to treat chronic angina. Your cardiologist may suggest a combination of the following options depending on your condition and medical history:2,13,14

  • Lifestyle changes
  • Antianginal medications
  • Medical procedures, such as bypass surgery or angioplasty
  • Cardiac rehabilitation

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

True

There are a number of lifestyle changes you can make that may help reduce the occurrence of angina. These include:2

  • Avoiding eating so much that you feel stuffed, if your angina is triggered by large meals
  • Reducing stress in your daily life and avoiding potentially stressful situations
  • Changing your diet. Talk with your cardiologist about dietary changes that may be right for you
  • Quitting nicotine use in all forms
  • Losing weight if you are overweight or obese. 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
  • Taking all of your medications as prescribed

True

There are a number of lifestyle changes you can make that may help reduce the occurrence of angina. These include:2

  • Avoiding eating so much that you feel stuffed, if your angina is triggered by large meals
  • Reducing stress in your daily life and avoiding potentially stressful situations
  • Changing your diet. Talk with your cardiologist about dietary changes that may be right for you
  • Quitting nicotine use in all forms
  • Losing weight if you are overweight or obese. 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
  • Taking 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 a combination of the following options depending on your condition and medical history:2,13,14

  • Lifestyle changes
  • Antianginal medications
  • Angioplasty/Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI, also known as stenting)
  • Bypass surgery
  • Cardiac rehabilitation

True

There are a number of ways to treat chronic angina. Your cardiologist may suggest a combination of the following options depending on your condition and medical history:2,13,14

  • Lifestyle changes
  • Antianginal medications
  • Angioplasty/Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI, also known as stenting)
  • Bypass surgery
  • Cardiac rehabilitation

There are several options for treating angina.

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