Angina Pec is in my family. How can I avoid getting it?

Question

I am disabled and cannot walk far...Have heard that Vit C can help but how much daily must I have...is this the only answer...

Answer 1

Eating fish rich in omega-3s are one of the best ways to help your heart and arteries.

Answer 2

eat a balanced healthy diet rich in vitamin c, also as much regular exercise you can fit in a week is helpful, most people take an aspirin a day to reduce the risks of heart attacks and angina and its also what they give patients who often get angina, the aspirin thins outthe blood so reduces the workload on the heart preventing any chest pain.

Answer 3

Angina is a specific type of chest discomfort caused by inadequate blood flow through the blood vessels (coronary vessels) of the heart muscle (myocardium).

The risk factors for angina include:

    * Being male

    * Diabetes

    * Family history of coronary heart disease before age 50

    * High blood pressure

    * High LDL cholesterol and low HDL cholesterol

    * Not getting enough exercise

    * Obesity

    * Smoking

Less common causes of angina include:

    * Abnormal heart rhythms

    * Anemia

    * Coronary artery spasm (also called Prinzmetal's angina)

    * Heart failure

    * Heart valve disease

    * Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland)

Lifestyle and home remedies

Because heart disease is often the underlying cause of most forms of angina, you can reduce or prevent angina by working on reducing your heart disease risk factors. Lifestyle changes are the most important step you can take:

    * If you smoke, stop smoking.

    * Eat a healthy diet with limited amounts of saturated fat, lots of whole grains, and many fruits and vegetables.

    * Talk to your doctor about starting a safe exercise plan.

    * If you're overweight, talk to your doctor about weight-loss options.

    * Take anti-angina medications as prescribed and follow your doctor's directions closely.

    * Treat diseases or conditions that can increase your risk of angina, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol.

    * Because angina is often brought on by exertion, it's helpful to pace yourself and take rest breaks.

    * Avoid large meals that make you feel really full.

    * Avoiding stress is easier said than done, but try to find ways to relax. Talk with your doctor about stress-reduction techniques.