What does arm pain from angina feel like?
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What does arm pain from angina feel like?
Angina occurs when the heart is not getting enough oxygen. Angina can cause left arm pain that is often accompanied by shoulder, neck, back, or jaw discomfort along with a feeling of indigestion. Angina is often a symptom of coronary artery disease and should be taken seriously.
Should I be worried if my left arm hurts?
Left arm pain — without chest pain — may be a dull ache or a shooting pain, and it may accompany other symptoms, such as headaches and muscle weakness. If the pain is severe or persistent, see a doctor. Seek emergency care if the pain results from trauma or if there are any symptoms of a stroke or heart attack.
How long can I live with angina?
Usually, angina becomes more stable within eight weeks. In fact, people who are treated for unstable angina can live productive lives for many years. Coronary artery disease can be very difficult to deal with emotionally.
Where do you feel angina pain?
Angina is chest pain or discomfort caused when your heart muscle doesn’t get enough oxygen-rich blood. It may feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest. The discomfort also can occur in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back.
How do you detect angina?
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- Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG). Each beat of your heart is triggered by an electrical impulse generated from special cells in your heart.
- Stress test.
- Echocardiogram.
- Nuclear stress test.
- Chest X-ray.
- Blood tests.
- Coronary angiography.
- Cardiac computerized tomography (CT) scan.
Does stress show angina?
Stress tests can detect when arteries have 70% or more blockage. This severe narrowing is what causes the severe chest pain called angina.
Can angina just go away?
Lifestyle changes are sometimes enough to make angina go away, though most people need one or more medications to ease or prevent angina. Some people need a procedure to open or bypass blocked coronary arteries.
Can anxiety mimic angina?
Quick Read Angina or anxiety? Many people go to the emergency room with chest pain (angina) that feels like a heart attack but is instead anxiety. It’s unlikely that a young person without risk factors is having a heart attack, but you should still go to the emergency room if you experience symptoms.
