Unstable Angina

[11walking22]

Hi is there any advice on UA as I was never given a definite diagnosis of my angioplasty and Stent I have twinges and pains at rest but not so much on exertion every time I get a twinge and pain I go into panic mode

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

Unstable angina is included in the term Acute Coronary Syndrome.

It is when there is a lack of blood supply to the heart (ischaemia) which causes chest pain, however the ischaemia causes bruising but not the permanent damage of a heart attack

I live with vasospastic angina which causes temporary transient narrowing of my coronary arteries due to vasospasms a type of unstable angina.

It can be very difficult to tell the lack of blood supply to the heart muscle from Acute Coronary Syndrome or a Heart attack.

However if you are having pain at rest that does not get improve after 3 separate doses of GTN spray you need to call 111.

I also suggest you contact your GP and Cardiologist if you still have chest pain following your angioplasty.

I hope you feel more at ease soon.

You may find this article interesting.

escardio.org/Guidelines/Cli....

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Sounds like the stents are bedding in. I've had 5 and they've all taken several months to settle. I'm still getting angina every day and using the gtn spray accordingly. I know it doesn't help but keep smiling, you're alive.. You get used to living with it.