There are three symptoms of angina pectoris. You can judge for yourself and take precautions.

Angina pectoris is a common cardiovascular disease, usually caused by insufficient blood supply to the coronary arteries. It is equivalent to the category of chest pain in traditional Chinese medicine. Heart pain, the name of the disease was first seen in the "Fifty-two Disease Prescriptions" unearthed from the ancient Han tomb of Mawangdui. The name of "chest pain" was first seen in the "Inner Canon of Medicine", which recorded the cause of the disease, general symptoms and manifestations of true heart pain. "Suwen·Zangqi Fa Shi Lun": "Heart disease patients have chest pain, fullness of the ribs, pain under the ribs, pain between the chest and back and shoulder blades, and pain in the inner arms." "Lingshu·Jue Bing": "True heart pain, blue hands and feet to the joints, heart pain, death in the evening, death in the morning." In modern life, its onset is often sudden and severe, causing severe pain and discomfort to patients. It is crucial to understand the manifestations of angina pectoris because it can help people identify symptoms in time and take necessary protective measures. This article will introduce the three major manifestations of angina pectoris and provide corresponding protective suggestions to help readers better protect their heart health.

1. Chest pain

Angina pectoris is a common cardiovascular disease, one of the most typical symptoms of which is chest pain. This pain is usually described as a sense of oppression, tightness or heaviness, located behind or on both sides of the sternum, and sometimes radiates to other parts, such as the arms, neck, jaw or back. Chest pain may occur during exercise or emotional excitement and usually disappears within minutes. However, if the chest pain persists for a long time or is even difficult to relieve, then you need to be alert because it may be a serious manifestation of angina pectoris.

**Protection advice: **If you often feel chest pain, especially when exercising or getting emotional, please seek medical attention for a cardiovascular examination, including electrocardiogram, blood pressure, blood lipids and other indicators. Regular examinations can help detect potential cardiovascular problems early, so that timely measures can be taken for treatment. Secondly, it is also very important to avoid excessive fatigue and emotional excitement, as these factors often induce angina attacks. Maintaining good living habits, such as a balanced diet, moderate exercise, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption, can help reduce the risk of angina attacks.

2. Difficulty breathing

During an angina attack, patients often experience a distressing condition called difficulty breathing. This symptom is often caused by insufficient blood flow to the coronary arteries, which weakens the heart's ability to pump blood, thereby affecting the oxygen supply to the whole body. When the heart cannot get enough blood and oxygen, other parts of the body are also affected, causing symptoms of difficulty breathing. In this condition, patients may feel unable to take a deep breath, have shortness of breath, or even feel wheezing.

Protection advice: Patients should remain calm and try to avoid excessive anxiety, as anxiety can aggravate the feeling of shortness of breath. Find a comfortable position, sit down or lean on a support to maintain body posture, which can help relieve the discomfort of shortness of breath. Relax your breathing and breathe as deeply as possible to help blood circulation and oxygen supply. Under the guidance of a doctor, patients can try to use oxygen inhalation equipment to relieve shortness of breath. Oxygen inhalation can provide additional oxygen, help the heart and other organs get adequate oxygen supply, and relieve the symptoms of shortness of breath. At the same time, in addition to relieving symptoms, the root cause of angina pectoris should also be actively treated. This includes controlling risk factors such as high blood pressure and hyperlipidemia, improving cardiovascular health through drug treatment, lifestyle changes, and reducing the frequency and severity of angina pectoris.

3. Nausea and sweating

Nausea is often one of the common symptoms of angina pectoris. Patients will feel a strong sense of discomfort and even vomit. Sweating is often cold sweat, which makes patients feel soaked and their skin cold. This is a physiological reaction caused by sympathetic nerve excitement due to myocardial ischemia. The body tries to regulate body temperature by sweating a lot. This will cause damage to heart function and affect the normal operation of other organs in the body.

Protection suggestions: Doctors may take measures such as drug treatment or interventional surgery according to the specific situation of the patient. Drug treatment can help dilate the coronary arteries and increase the blood supply to the heart, thereby relieving the symptoms of angina. Interventional surgery can help improve blood flow, reduce the burden on the heart, and thus reduce the number of angina attacks. In addition to receiving professional treatment, patients should also pay attention to some protection suggestions in their daily lives to reduce the burden on the heart and reduce the risk of angina attacks. First of all, patients should avoid overeating and excessive drinking. These bad habits will increase the burden on the heart and promote the onset of angina. Secondly, it is also very important to maintain a regular work and rest schedule and a reasonable diet. Adequate rest can help restore body function and reduce the burden on the heart; and a reasonable diet can keep blood lipids and blood pressure stable, which helps prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases.

Conclusion : Angina pectoris is a common but serious cardiovascular disease. Recognizing its symptoms in time and taking necessary protective measures are crucial to protecting heart health. Chest pain, dyspnea, nausea and sweating are the three most common manifestations of angina pectoris. Patients should pay close attention to these symptoms and seek medical help in time. By adjusting lifestyle, maintaining good eating habits and regular cardiovascular examinations, you can effectively prevent the onset of angina pectoris and maintain heart health. I hope this article can help readers better understand angina pectoris and take active protective measures to protect their own health.

Author: Ma Weiqian Shijiazhuang Ping An Hospital