5 Ways To Prevent Angina Pectoris

Pirah Memon
3 min readNov 6, 2021

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Do you know that Angina Pectoris has caused more than 1 million people to get admitted to hospitals annually? It has become a deadly disease that every 6 to 8 percent of patients have myocardial infarction or die instantly during the first year after diagnosis.

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is chest pain that happens due to arteries that carry blood to the heart being narrowed or blocked because of a blood clot or atherosclerosis. It also occurs because of poor blood flow, unstable plaques, a coronary artery spasm as well as decreased pumping muscle of the heart.

Here are 5 ways to prevent Angina Pectoris that might help you out in the long run.

1. Exercise Regularly

Studies have shown that a person who exercises regularly has a lower rate of cardiovascular diseases. Regular exercise can prevent you from gaining weight and is good for your heart. You should exercise (i.e. brisk walk, running, cycling) at least 30 mins a day and 5 days a week.

These activities help you maintain your blood flow and prevent blood pressure, increase HDL (good) cholesterol, and control sugar levels in the blood.

2. Healthy Diet

A healthy diet is another preventive major for Angina Pectoris. A healthy and balanced diet such as eating fruits, vegetables, lean meats, whole grains; can be of good choice.

Avoid refined grains, sugary beverages, red meat. Limit the amount of fat, trans fat, and dairy products- especially when you have heart disease or even a higher chance of developing one.

3. Stress Management

Stress is a mental, physical, and emotional drainer. Stress also becomes a reason for heart diseases, including Angina. Stress is not easy to avoid, but you can try ways out to relax your mind. Stress can be managed if it is of low to moderate level. However, a high level of chronic stress can lead to cardiovascular disease; Angina.

If it becomes severe, talk to a medical practitioner who can help you to cope up with your stress level.

4. Stop Smoking

Heart disease, also Coronary Artery Disease, i.e. Angina Pectoris, is caused by smoking. According to the American Heart Association [AHA] 2002; Anderson 2002, it is the first and third leading cause of death in the US. Studies have shown that more than 61 million people suffer from cardiovascular diseases because of smoking.

So, if you manage to quit smoking, the high chances are that you will be safe from any heart disease, as well as Angina.

5. Medical Conditions

Certain medical problems are also caused by the Angina Pectoris in most human beings. According to a study, 15% to 23% of patients are going through Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) due to Coronary Artery Disease.

Take medical help control and prevent high blood pressure, diabetes, high blood cholesterol because eventually, they become a reason for Angina.

Conclusion:

Angina Pectoris can prove out to be a deadly disease. It is better to be precautious about this at first and take duly care of your health. You should never compromise on your well being because when you’re healthy you can achieve a lot as:

‘’Health is Wealth’’

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