angina Flashcards
what is angina
squeezing or pressure-like pain in the chest occurring immediately after exercise (or emotional tension, cold weather, large meals), possibly radiating to left shoulder blades, left arm, or jam, and typically lasting for only 1-20min
what else is usually present with angina?
stress, anxiety, high blood pressure
what is angina caused by?
insufficient supply of oxygen to the heart muscle
what does angina usually proceed?
heart attack
angina is almost always due to …
atherosclerosis- buildup of cholesterol-containing plaque that progressively narrows and ultimately blocks the blood vessels supplying the heart (coronary arteries)
two goals in treatment of angina
improve energy metabolism within heart and improve blood supply to the heart
defects in the utilization of _____ by the heart greatly increase risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack, angina pain
fats
what supplements are of extreme benefit to angina sufferers?
coenzyme Q, carnitine, panthethine- prevent accumulation of fatty acids within heart muscle by improving conversion of fatty acids and other compounds into energy
as many as _____ of all bypass procedures may be unneccessary with angina
90%
magnesium deficiency plays a _____
major role in angina
angina- hawthorn berries and extract can
offer number of benefits- coronary artery dilation and improved heart muscle metabolism, improve supply of blood and oxygen to the heart
foods that help angina
increase of soluble fiber (flaxseed, oat bran, pectin), onions and garlic, vegetables, fish
foods that should be reduced with angina
saturated fats, cholesterol, sugar, animal proteins,
avoid fried foods, food allergens, smoking, alcohol, coffee
what type of diet is recommended for angina
mediterranean
key individual nutrients for angina
vitamin C Vitamin E Mg Fish oils grape seed extract
