Question by : Does angina have anything to do with the vagina?
Hey guys,
I was just wondering if “angina” is related to the word “vagina” in anyway, because I remember hearing the word “acute angina” for the first time and it sounded very similar to “a cute vagina”.
Thank you very much and please take me seriously guys.
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Answer by SweetPea
No angina is chest pain 
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Question by : Why does a higher stoke volume reduce angina ?
Why does a higher stoke volume reduce angina ?
a level biology homework please help !
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Answer by ckm1956
I’m not sure it does. (I’ll answer first, then explain). With a higher stroke volume, more blood is forced out of the heart. As blood enters the aorta, the very first takeoff leads to the coronary arteries. The more blood in the coronaries, the more blood to the heart muscle, reducing angina.
Now the problem. To increase the stroke volume, the heart has to work harder. Unfortunately, that requires more oxygen. Which with angina is already lacking.
For your test purposes, the first part will do.
Not the best question.
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Question by usha: How do you know if someone has Angina pectoris?
Are there ways to check? My friend has been having thses sudden chest pain attacks, and after having an ECG done, it was determined that he didn’t have a heart attack.
Could these chest pains mean anything? They occur randomly, sometimes while he is driving, so it is a huge cause for concern, since he sometimes feels dizzy and it would be dangerous if this becomes worse.
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Answer by Sherry H
your friend needs to go back to the doctor for more testing. Don’t you mean EKG? Just because the EKG was negative doesn’t mean there isn’t something else wrong. Many things can cause chest pain and dizziness, not all are heart related 1 example is acid reflux (GERD) I had this bad, had severe chest pain with other symptions. Finally had to have surgery to correct it..
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Article by Peter Hutch
Chest pain is a common symptom that is caused by many different conditions. Some causes require prompt medical attention, such as angina, heart attack, or tearing of the aorta. Other causes of chest pain that may not require immediate medical intervention include spasm of the esophagus, gallbladder attack, or inflammation of the chest wall.
Angina Pectoris (“ANGINA”) is a recurring pain or discomfort in the chest that happens when some part of the heart does not receive enough blood. It is a common symptom of coronary heart disease (CHD), which occurs when vessels that carry blood to the heart become narrowed and blocked due to atherosclerosis.
When physical exertion, strong emotions, extreme temperatures, or eating increase the demand on the heart, a person with angina feels temporary pain, pressure, fullness, or squeezing in the center of the chest or in the neck, shoulder, jaw, upper arm, or upper back. This is angina, especially if the discomfort is relieved by removing the stressor and/or taking sublingual (under the tongue) nitroglycerin.
Angina (angina pectoris – Latin for squeezing of the chest) is chest discomfort that occurs when there is a decreased blood oxygen supply to an area of the heart muscle. In most cases, the lack of blood supply is due to a narrowing of the coronary arteries as a result of arteriosclerosis.
Angina is common. It affects about 1 in 50 people and there are estimated to be 1.2 million people with angina in the UK. It is more common in men than women and the likelihood of it occurring increases with age. Angina also can occur in people with valvular heart disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (this is an enlarged heart due to disease) or uncontrolled high blood pressure. Typical angina is uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the center of the chest. Many types of chest discomfort aren’t related to angina. Acid reflux (heartburn) and lung infection or inflammation are examples.
Angina attack is an acute chest pain or discomfort felt around the chest area on account of reduced blood flow to heart due to narrowing of the arteries of the heart. Angina could also be caused due to increased demand of blood supply for the heart, blockage of artery, or thickening of heart muscles. Supplying more blood through narrow arteries causes discomfort, sudden pressure, tightness, heaviness or squeezing pain in the chest area which leads to Angina.
Angina attacks in men usually occur after the age of 30 and are nearly always caused by coronary artery disease (CAD). For women, angina tends to occur later in life. Coronary artery spasm may occur spontaneously, or it may be caused by exposure to cold, emotional stress, or vasoconstricting medications. Cocaine use can cause severe spasm of the arteries while at the same time increasing the energy requirements of the heart. Variant angina is a syndrome, probably involving coronary artery spasm, where the angina pain does not have the usual triggering activities.
Angina occurs when the heart isn’t getting or pumping out enough blood. While most types of angina cause chest pain, silent angina and other forms of this condition can exist without any noticeable symptoms. Medications and surgery may be necessary when treating angina. This site is for those looking for information, articles and news on angina.
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Article by Malcolm Waters
Almost everyone suffers from some sort of physiological chest pain at one time or another, and the important thing to note is that there are many causes of this condition.
Chest pain can be defined as a pain or discomfort which occurs anywhere along the front edge of the torso between the upper abdomen and the lower part of the neck. This is a distressing condition because of the immediate suspicion in the mind of the sufferer that they are, or are about to suffer a myocardial infarction (heart attack).
It is advisable to consult a medical professional if any of the following symptoms are experienced:
Sudden crushing, squeezing, tightening, or pressure in the chestPain radiating to the jaw, left arm, or between the shoulder blades Nausea, dizziness, sweating, a racing heart, or shortness of breath Existing Angina condition, which is suddenly intensified, brought on by lighter activity, lasts longer than usual, or occurs whilst resting Sudden sharp chest pain with shortness of breath, especially after a long trip, a stretch of bed rest (for example, following an operation), or other lack of movement that can lead to a blood clot in the leg.
As previously mentioned, the physiological sources of chest pain can be many and various, and include the following;
Heart Lungs Esophagus Muscles Ribs Tendons Nerves
However, most chest pain sufferers tend to focus on the big question in their minds – that there are just two different classifications – those that relate to the heart (cardiac) and those that do not (non-cardiac).
Cardiac causes of Chest Pain
Heart attack
This is caused by a blood clot that prevents usual flow of blood flow to the heart muscle. This can cause a feeling of pressure, fullness or a crushing pain in the chest lasting more than a few minutes. The pain may radiate to other areas such as the back, neck, jaw, shoulders and arms, especially the left arm. Other symptoms may include shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness and nausea. All, some or none of these may accompany your chest pain.
Angina
Fatty deposits can build up in the arteries that carry blood to the heart. This can reduce their width, and this in turn can cause a restriction of the blood flow to the heart, which is usually more noticeable after physical activity or exertion. This type of restricted blood flow to the heart can cause regular, recurrent episodes of chest pain, which is termed Angina Pectoris, or Angina, is often described as a pressure or tightness in the chest. It’s usually brought on by physical or emotional stress. The pain usually goes away within minutes after you stop the stressful activity.
Other Cardiac Causes
There are some other complex medical problems, which can cause chest pain.
Pericarditis – inflammation of the sac surrounding your heart a short-lived condition often related to a viral infection. Pericarditis causes sharp, piercing and centralized chest pain. You may also have a fever and feel sick.
Aortic dissection – a rare, life-threatening cause of chest pain where inner layers of the main artery leading from the heart (aorta) separate. This causes blood to flow between them, causing a sudden tearing chest and back pain. It is usually caused by a physical trauma to the chest cavity, but can also result from uncontrolled high blood pressure.
Coronary spasm, also known as Prinzmetal’s angina, can cause varying degrees of chest discomfort. In coronary spasm, coronary arteries – arteries that supply blood to the heart – go into spasm, temporarily closing down blood flow to the heart.
Non Cardiac Causes
There are many conditions that are unrelated to the heart, which can be the cause of chest pain. These include:
Asthma Pneumonia Anxiety Rapid breathing Heartburn Pleurisy Rib or muscular injuries Collapsed lung Swallowing disorders
How to Reduce your Heart related problems With Ziac
Ziac is a type of medication known as a beta-blocker. Typically beta blocking drugs are used to treat chest pain (angina) and high blood pressure. They can also help patients who have suffered from an acute heart attack, and have been shown to improve survival rates if taken for this condition. A program of high blood pressure reduction may reduce the chances of patients developing strokes, further heart attacks and kidney problems.
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Question by dkdkdkd1232: has anyone experienced light angina pain in the chest for a long time? and stopped eating a lot?
has anyone experienced light angina pain in the chest (when resting relaxed) which lasts more than few hours and you noticed the danger and stopped eating a lot and start eating less and low fat foods and got out of the dangerous situation of upcoming heart attack?
Is there warning signs like that before you have heart attack?
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Answer by Sage
Sorry but you are simply being silly here!!
There are lots of reasons for chest pain.
Yes angina could be one but id it is then you need a medical examination and treatment now or it will only get worse!!
It may be acid reflux which can turn into Barrats esophagus or even cause one of the fastest and worst cancers!!
It can be a lung problem. A liver problem, a rib problem.
If you have a chest pain particularly if it has gone on for more than a few days the only sensible thing to do is see a doctor and get checked out.
Putting off seeing a doctor for a minor problem can lead to you seeing a doctor to find you then have a major problem!!
Get checked out!!
Good luck!
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Article by Rodney Akomas
What Is Angina?
Angina (an-JI-nuh or AN-juh-nuh) is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when an area of your heart muscle doesn’t get enough oxygen-rich blood. Angina may feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest. The pain also may occur in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. It can feel like indigestion.
Angina itself isn’t a disease. Rather, it’s a symptom of an underlying heart problem. Angina is usually a symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common type of heart disease.
CAD occurs when a fatty material called plaque (plak) builds up on the inner walls of the coronary arteries. These arteries carry oxygen-rich blood to your heart. When plaque builds up in the arteries, the condition is called atherosclerosis (ATH-er-o-skler-O-sis).
AtherosclerosisPlaque causes the coronary arteries to become narrow and stiff. The flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle is reduced. This causes pain and can lead to a heart attack.
Types of AnginaThe three types of angina are stable, unstable, and variant (Prinzmetal’s). Knowing how the types are different is important. This is because they have different symptoms and require different treatment.
Stable Angina Stable angina is the most common type. It occurs when the heart is working harder than usual. Stable angina has a regular pattern. If you know you have stable angina, you can learn to recognize the pattern and predict when the pain will occur.
The pain usually goes away in a few minutes after you rest or take your angina medicine.
Stable angina isn’t a heart attack, but it makes a heart attack more likely in the future.
Unstable Angina Unstable angina doesn’t follow a pattern. It can occur with or without physical exertion and isn’t relieved by rest or medicine.
Unstable angina is very dangerous and needs emergency treatment. It’s a sign that a heart attack may happen soon.
Variant (Prinzmetal’s) AnginaVariant angina is rare. It usually occurs while you’re at rest. The pain can be severe. It usually happens between midnight and early morning. This type of angina is relieved by medicine.
OverviewIt’s thought that nearly 7 million people in the United States suffer from angina. About 400,000 patients go to their doctors with new cases of angina every year.
Angina occurs equally in men and women. It can be a sign of heart disease, even when initial tests don’t show evidence of CAD.
Not all chest pain or discomfort is angina. A heart attack, lung problems (such as an infection or a blood clot), heartburn, or a panic attack also can cause chest pain or discomfort. All chest pain should be checked by a doctor.
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Article by Emely Porter
What is AnginaAngina is a heart condition in which the pain emanates from the chest, and the patient experiences discomfort due to lack of oxygen. There are three types of angina called Stable Angina, unstable Angina, and Microvascular Angina. Stable angina is the chest pain which occurs when there is some kind of physical activity which exerts the chest muscle. The pain remains for a short period of time and will subside once the person has taken rest or a mild dosage of prescribed medicine. Unstable angina does not occur frequently. It can occur without any physical exertion and sometimes can be an indicator of heart attack. One has to be careful when this type of pain occurs. Unlike Stable angina, this one is unpredictable.The cause for Microvascular angina is still to be determined, though the suspicion is on the bad functioning of blood vessels.What causes the Angina? Since there are three types of angina and all three have different causes and symptoms, the known common cause is exertion of heart muscles. Angina is also caused due to emotional stress, so it is advisable to keep oneself relaxed. Other factors that add to the cause of angina are Diabetes, smoking, Hypertension, lack of exercise, and obesity.What are the symptoms of the Angina? A person afflicted with angina typically experiences heaviness in the chest, burning, breathlessness, vomiting, and sweating. The pain usually occurs in the left arm, neck, and shoulders. Increase of heartbeat and blood pressure going high are also symptoms of angina. What are the complications of the Angina?Angina should be treated on time, especially stable angina. Stable angina if not treated on time can turn into unstable angina. This would put the risk of heart attack to a higher level. Angina can also cause the heart tissue some damage due to lack of oxygen, which is very serious. How does Canadian Disability Corporation help you to get disability insurance? Canadian Disability Corporation is one the efficient companies which helps Canadians with any form of disability, physical or mental, to collect disability insurance on your behalf. In case you have angina and you haven
Question by Liz W: Can the tissue inside a vessel expand and burst do to angina?
Like in weak spots do to high blood pressure.
I am going by word of mouth so please be nice. This is all new to me.
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Answer by Bobby W
Angina is swelling of the heart, not sure what you mean.
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Question by Simon: Angina is a lack of oxygen reaching the heart muscles, but why does this cause pain and breathlessness?
Does anyone know why a lack of oxygen to the heart muscles causes pain, and why it causes breathlessness?
Note that oxygen supply to the heart does not determine oxygen supply to the lungs. Therefore how would the lungs be affected by the inadequacy of the heart?
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Answer by Giedrius M
This is signal from the brain that something is wrong (pain) and that you need more air.
Pain is the main way of body to inform you that something is wrong.
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