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Angina Pec is in my family. How can I avoid getting it?
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Pulse     Reply with quote
l am disabled and cannot walk far...Have heard that Vit C can help but how much daily must l have...is this the only answer...
Cool     Reply with quote
Eating fish rich in omega-3s are one of the best ways to help your heart and arteries.
electrode     Reply with quote
Angina is a specific type of chest discomfort caused by inadequate blood flow through the blood vessels (coronary vessels) of the heart muscle (myocardium).
The risk factors for angina include:
* Being male
* Diabetes
* Family history of coronary heart disease before age 50
* High blood pressure
* High LDL cholesterol & low HDL cholesterol
* Not getting enough exercise
* Obesity
* Smoking
Less common causes of angina include:
* Abnormal heart rhythms
* Anemia
* Coronary artery spasm (also called Prinzmetal is angina)
* Heart failure
* Heart valve disease
* Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland)
Lifestyle & home remedies
Because heart disease is often the underlying cause of most forms of angina, u can reduce or prevent angina by working on reducing ur heart disease risk factors. Lifestyle changes r the most important step u can take:
* If u smoke, stop smoking.
* Eat a healthy diet with limited amounts of saturated fat, lots of whole grains, & many fruits & vegetables.
* Talk to ur doctor about starting a safe exercise plan.
* If you're overweight, talk to ur doctor about weight-loss options.
* Take anti-angina medications as prescribed & follow ur doctor is directions closely.
* Treat diseases or conditions that can increase ur risk of angina, such as diabetes, high blood pressure & high blood cholesterol.
* Because angina is often brought on by exertion, it is helpful to pace yourself & take rest breaks.
* Avoid large meals that make u feel really full.
* Avoiding stress is easier said than done, but try to find ways to relax. Talk with ur doctor about stress-reduction techniques.
Melody     Reply with quote
eat a balanced healthy diet rich in vitamin c, also as much regular exercise you can fit in a week is helpful, most people take an aspirin a day to reduce the risks of heart attacks and angina and its also what they give patients who often get angina, the aspirin thins outthe blood so reduces the workload on the heart preventing any chest pain.
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