Stable angina will it change

[Radars]

Hi,how long does stable angina move to unstable angina, I go for a ecg on Monday for palpitations and missed pulse beats is afib similar to stable angina.

[Chappychap]

There's no reason why stable angina can't remain stable for many, many years.

Atrial Fibulation is completely different and unrelated to Angina. It's possible to have both, but just because you have one doesn't mean you WILL have the other.

Good luck!

[Radars]

Thanks, but I have been reading posts that people with stable angina has soon moved to unstable, it seems it will move sooner than later.

[Milkfairy Heart Star in reply to Radars]

I have lived with angina for nearly 10 years. My type of angina can only be treated by medication.

Have you had any investigations yet to determine the cause of your symptoms?

I suggest you give the BHF helpline a call and speak to one of the Cardiac nurses about your ongoing concerns.

There is a growing awareness about how cancer treatments can effect the heart. There are a few Cardio oncology centres in the UK.

The largest is in London.

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[Radars in reply to Milkfairy]

Thanks, I am on isosorbide mononitrate 25mg statins 10mgs aspirin 75mg so gp must think I am high risk i go for a ecg on Monday and I am waiting to have a CT scan and stress test could be waiting a long time it could change from stable to unstable before I see cardiologist.

[Radars in reply to Radars]

Oh I know what has caused this it is because I have no testosterone because I have prostate cancer no testosterone causes cardio problems after so long.

[Milkfairy Heart Star in reply to Radars]

The medication you have been given are standard for anybody suspected of having angina.

The medication helps prevent angina becoming worse.

If your symptoms become worse give 111 call.

Also perhaps, as you are concerned ask your GP to refer you to the Rapid chest pain clinic where you'll be seen within a few weeks.

[Radars in reply to Milkfairy]

Thanks, I go for a ecg on Monday, the way the things are now with omicron the ct scan and stress test I'm waiting for will probably take longer i just hope my anjina stays stable, I took my pulse rate when I woke up during the night which was 75 bpm which is ok its when I get up and start moving around and after breakfast my pulse beats starts missing.

[Frootbat in reply to Radars]

BTW I have also got arrhythmia and have had several 24/28 hr ecgs. Ask for that. They have not confirmed a fib. I have had the (very scary) symptoms for a few years. I’m a 69 year old woman. A 1 minute ecg won’t help at all as. Been told that if afib is diagnosed, will be commenced on blood thinners (not just aspirin). Lots of good info on York Cardiology on YouTube.

[Frootbat in reply to Radars]

Aren’t you on beta blockers? I have had stable angina and a stent for 4 years. My angina (on exertion) has recently returned and I have been referred to cardiology, perhaps with a view to having another angio. But have been reading up and the first thing to do, it seems, is to commence/up the meds. The ischaemic trial is one worth reading. Well at least the conclusion. Good luck.

[Heather1957 in reply to Radars]

I really think you have been mis-informed, I lived with stable angina for 9 months plus having been initially diagnosed with acid reflux (I knew it wasn't that) I had my angiogram in January 2016 and it was the 1st June when I had my bypass.You say because of the medication you are on you are seen as high risk, I was on that medication (or very similar) but I still waited a long time to have my op.

My angina never changed, I was given the spray to use if necessary and luckily I never used it as the pain stopped as soon as I stopped exerting myself.

[Heather1957 in reply to Radars]

I think I would check out what you are reading! I agree with the poster above, stable angina does not need to turn to unstable angina. When I had my bypass in 2017 I would say my stable angina lasted about 9 months never having become unstable angina. when I had my stents fitted in October I only had unstable angina. A lot will depend on the state of the artery whether it is stable or unstable angina, that is not to say, stable angina can't become unstable but it isn't always the case.

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

Heart rhythm problems such as atrial fibrillation are a different type of heart condition than angina.

An ECG, is a routine test which can in some cases detect heart rhythm problems.

Waiting for tests and then the test results is probably the worse bit about living with any health condition.

I hope your wait isn't too long.