Angina
This section about angina pain is not intended
as a comprehensive source of medical information, but as a
hub for links to other more detailed sources.
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Angina, (Angina Pectoris), is a pain or feeling of pressure
in the chest, often described as a crushing pain.
Angina occurs when the heart does not get enough oxygen.
It is caused by a condition called Ischaemic Heart Disease
(IHD). Ischaemic means lack of blood and this lack of blood
is caused by narrowing of the heart arteries.
Treatment for angina may include lifestyle changes such as
stopping smoking taking exercise and changing diet. There
are many medications available and surgery can help.
If you have a pain problem, which needs treatment you
should contact your own doctor who can refer you to a pain
clinic in your area. This site is for information only and
cannot be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of
your own doctor. The Pain Relief Foundation is not able to
offer individual medical advice.
Useful Websites:
There are many sites on the World Wide Web offering information
to people about chronic pain and its treatment. The suggested
links, to websites providing such information, from this website
are considered by the doctors at the Pain Relief Foundation
to be useful and informative. If you know of a good web site
about chronic pain then we would be pleased to hear your recommendation.
The Pain Relief Foundation is not responsible for the
content of these web sites, and does not endorse any commercial
product or service mentioned or advised on these sites.
Support Organisations in the UK:
- British Heart Foundation:
A UK registered charity. Offers information about
heart conditions and heart health. Offers a full range
of booklets on various aspects of heart disease, downloadable
from the site or to order.
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