Jakarta (ANTARA) – Many people know angina as a chest pain that appears sudden and can be fatal if left uncontrolled. However, not all persistent winds present the same level of danger.
In the medical world, this condition is known as angina and is divided into several types with different symptoms and risks. Understanding the types of stable winds is very important so as not to make wrong steps in managing them.
The forms of angina you should be wary of and when you need to get medical help immediately will be discussed in depth below, based on information gathered from various health sites.
Types of angina or angina
1. Stable angina (Stable angina)
This type of sitting wind is the most frequent. The condition occurs when plaque or fatty buildup narrows the coronary arteries so that blood flow to the heart is reduced.
Disorders generally include chest pain that occurs when the heart works very hard and needs more oxygen, such as when exercising or climbing stairs.
Usually, the pain goes away within a few minutes after resting or taking the prescribed medication. Factors such as emotional stress, extreme weather conditions or smoking habits can also be triggers.
Although stable angina does not immediately trigger a heart attack, this condition is a sign that the risk of a heart attack in the future is higher, so monitoring and a healthy lifestyle are needed.
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2. Unstable angina (Unstable angina)
Unlike stable angina, this form can appear at any time, both during light activity and at rest. Chest pain symptoms are stronger, last longer, tend to recur, and often don’t improve even with medications.
Unstable angina is an emergency condition because it can quickly turn into a heart attack. Signs may include intense chest pain, which gradually worsens (growing up), occurs without a clear trigger and causes intense feelings of depression. Immediate medical treatment is needed to prevent serious complications.
3. Variant angina (Prinzmetal angina)
This type is a little rarer and is often experienced by younger adults. Variant angina occurs due to sudden spasms in the coronary arteries so that the blood vessels temporarily narrow. Unlike other types of angina, the cause is not plaque or blood clots.
Attacks usually appear when the body is relaxed or sleeping at night. Smoking and cocaine use are known triggers. Although symptoms can be severe, disorders usually improve with treatment. Attack episodes can occur repeatedly in a certain pattern, and although they rarely lead to a heart attack, they still require diagnosis and monitoring by a doctor.
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4. Angina microvascularization (Microvascular angina)
This type of angina is more common in women and young adults. The cause is not a narrowing of the large arteries, but rather a disruption of the very small coronary blood vessels which causes an interruption in the supply of oxygen to the heart.
Attacks can be triggered by stress or daily activities. In addition to chest pain, complaints such as tiredness and shortness of breath often appear, which can last even longer than the symptoms of stable angina.
If a person has a history of hypertension or diabetes, the risk may increase. Although the symptoms are not always dramatic, this condition still indicates the possibility of a future heart attack that should be paid attention to.
By understanding the various types of angina and their differences, we can be more aware of the symptoms that appear and not ignore the danger signals that the body warns.
Don’t hesitate to see a doctor if your chest pain recurs or becomes increasingly severe. Rapid detection and treatment can help prevent serious complications, including life-threatening heart attacks.
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Reporter: Sean Anggiatheda Sitorus
Publisher: Suryanto
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