I was given this diagnosis yesterday by my cardiologist and no other real information. He has upped my dosage of Dialtzm, said I will now be seen every 6 months for a while and that was it. Couldn't discuss at all as he was behind schedule.
Can anyone give me information on this please, I need to know how to best helo myself. Many thanks,
Sheila
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The most common cause of angina are narrowed coronary arteries which mean the heart muscles do not get enough oxygen and angina results. Within the muscles are millions of mitochondria. These are the powerhouses that convert food and oxygen into energy to power the heart. Sometimes these can get damaged, as in a heart attack. This means they cannot supply enough energy and pain (angina) results. Sometimes both conditions can co-exist.
I do not know of any specific treatments beyond the lifestyle changes recommend for angina caused by narrowed arteries. Another member may know more.
I would suggest you make an appointment with your GP to discuss.
Hi Sheilaslims - I hadn't heard the term mitochondrial angina and as basic information turned up the following link drmyhill.co.uk/wiki/Angina
There are other in depth articles but initially thought the above might help. You could also speak with a BHF Nurse to get some info by calling 0300 330 3311
Hi sheilaslims,
Can I ask what tests you had leading to your diagnosis.
Thanks for your response. Tests, well about 5 years ago an emergency angiogram which showed narrowing appropriate for my age, no blockage and no need for a stent. Several serious episodes of 'angina' which on every admission they start by saying heart attack but the blood tests rule it out. Diagnosis therefore on history and clinical and a separate blood test to check for adrenal tumours which are rare but could possibly be part of the problem. I will get results of that test in 4 weeks. Cardiologist has increased Dialtzm to 360 daily, I've been on 300 Dialtzm for five years, plus Doxagosin and asprin and statins.
Hope you're feeling OK,
Sheila
Is there any way it was the similar-sounding Microvascular Angina? I hope you get the answers you need and improve soon.
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