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How Dangerous Is Angina?

After having a cardiac cath procedure I was informed that I have Angina. I have now been placed on Isosorbide x2 daily post meals. My question is two fold: 1) How dangeroue is Angina. 2) What type of reaction does this new med create? Relative ? I am about to attain 68 . . .
Fri, 12 Jun 2015
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Angina means that blood supply to parts of the heart is reduced.

During activity, when the heart needs more blood, the pain may be felt.

If the angina worsens due to increased blockage of the blood vessels, then angina would progress to occurring at rest.

It can cause chest pain and other symptoms, if it is not treated, then it can be severe.

It would be best to use your medication as prescribed. The medication given would help to dilate (widen) the blood vessels and therefore increase blood supply to the heart.

In terms of side effects, these may or may not occur but include dizziness, headaches, lightheaded sensation, weakness , palpitations.

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How Dangerous Is Angina?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Angina means that blood supply to parts of the heart is reduced. During activity, when the heart needs more blood, the pain may be felt. If the angina worsens due to increased blockage of the blood vessels, then angina would progress to occurring at rest. It can cause chest pain and other symptoms, if it is not treated, then it can be severe. It would be best to use your medication as prescribed. The medication given would help to dilate (widen) the blood vessels and therefore increase blood supply to the heart. In terms of side effects, these may or may not occur but include dizziness, headaches, lightheaded sensation, weakness , palpitations. I hope this helps