Health Tip: Suggestions to Help Manage Angina

From Our 2011 Archives

(HealthDay News) -- Angina describes the pain and discomfort that occurs when the heart lacks a sufficient supply of oxygenated blood.

The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute offers these suggestions to help manage angina symptoms:

Know how long and how vigorously you can exercise without causing angina, and always stop exercising before you reach the point of chest pain or discomfort.
Do your best to avoid or limit emotional stress. Exercising and practicing relaxation techniques can help.
Don't overeat.
Don't push yourself too hard when it comes to work, hobbies, sex and other physical activities.
Know when your symptoms become severe enough that you should seek immediate medical attention.

-- Diana Kohnle