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UNSTABLE ANGINA
The other term for heart-related chest pain is angina. There may 
also be a pain in other body parts such as shoulders, neck, back 
and arms. Inadequate blood supply to the heart muscle, which 
deprives the heart of oxygen, causes this pain. The angina is of 
two types, stable and unstable.
When you feel considerable stress or have physical exertion, 
stable angina occurs. It normally doesn’t worsen over time and 
there is also little change in its frequency. The occurrence of 
unstable angina can be during rest or with stress or exertion.  
The pain gets worse in frequency and severity. The meaning of 
this condition is there are severe blockages in the arteries that 
supply blood and oxygen to your heart.
You must consult the best cardiologist in Kolkata as an attack 
of unstable angina is a serious condition. There can be heart 
failure, heart attack or arrhythmias if you don’t have proper 
treatment of unstable angina. These conditions can prove fatal.
CAUSES
Coronary heart disease is a major cause of unstable 
angina. This mainly happens when there is a build-up 
of plaque along the artery walls. The arteries become 
rigid and narrow. There is not enough blood flow to 
the heart as a result of this. You have a feeling of 
chest pain when the heart muscle doesn’t get enough 
blood and oxygen.
RISK FACTORS
Obesity
Diabetes
High low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
Low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
High blood pressure
A family history of heart disease
Being male
Sedentary lifestyle
Any form of tobacco
The risk of unstable angina is more in men aged 45 
years and above and women aged 55 years and 
above.
SYMPTOMS
The pain or discomfort in the chest:
Comes suddenly
Can happen when you are resting, sleeping or with 
little physical exertion
Lasts longer in comparison to stable angina
Does not go away with rest or medicine
May worsen as time passes
Can cause a heart attack
DIAGNOSIS
A heart doctor in Kolkata will check your blood pressure and 
carry out a thorough physical exam. You may need to undergo 
the following tests:
Electrocardiogram: This test helps to detect reduced blood 
flow by showing the patterns in your heartbeat.
Echocardiography: The doctor gets to know the problems in 
blood flow from the images of the heart produced by this test.
Blood tests: If there is any damage in the heart muscle, these 
tests can detect the presence of cardiac biomarkers (troponin) 
and creatinine kinase in the blood.
Stress tests: This test can easily detect angina while you walk 
on a treadmill or ride a stationary bike. Your heart pumps harder 
and faster as a result of the exercise.
Coronary angiography, computed tomography angiography and 
heart catheterization are some other important tests.
TREATMENT
Medication, surgery and lifestyle changes are the treatment 
options for unstable angina. A 
cardiology doctor in Kolkata often 
recommends consuming a blood thinner medicine. There 
will be a smooth blood flow through your arteries if the 
blood is not so thick. You may also have to take drugs to 
reduce cholesterol levels, blood pressure, arrhythmia 
symptoms and anxiety.
There may be the need for angioplasty to open up a 
previously blocked artery. The doctor suggests heart bypass 
surgery in some cases. In this procedure, the surgeon 
redirects the path of the blood flow away from a blocked 
artery. This results in improved blood flow to your heart.
Besides all these, making changes in your lifestyle is also 
very important.
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