Because chronic angina can be triggered by daily tasks, the fear of chest pain or discomfort may stand in the way of simple chores and leisure activities. Many angina patients downsize their lifestyle in order to avoid angina attacks. Many patients limit physical activities. Patients also spend more time resting and sleeping.⁸

There are things you can do to minimize these interruptions. Don’t let angina interrupt your life.

Know the pattern of your angina

Chronic angina usually occurs in a pattern. You can help your cardiologist understand where angina is interrupting your everyday life. Keep a log of your angina attacks. Record:

• The time of day an attack occurred
• What you were doing at the time of the attack
• How long the attack lasted
• What the symptoms were
• How severe the symptoms were
• What you did to relieve the attack

It is important for you to notice if the pattern of your angina changes. Changes may be a sign that your angina is getting worse. It may mean your angina is becoming unstable and that you should seek immediate medical attention.²

Know how to control your angina

People experience chornic angina differently. Only you will know the level of activity, stress, and other factors that can trigger an attack for you. By knowing this, you can take steps to prevent or reduce the severity of your attacks.²

To learn more about the things you can do to control your angina symptoms, click here.