Angina Pectoris Pharmacological and Acupuncture Therapy

Angina is the most common symptom of ischemic heart disease IHD , it occurs when the heart muscle doesn't get enough blood as it needs. This usually happen when one or more of the heart arteries is narrowed or blocked, also called ischemia. Which is the major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Approximately 9.8 million patients in the USA have symptoms of angina, through its treatment is challenging. This activity describes the evaluation of management of angina and reviews the role of the health care team improving care for the patients with this condition. It is a common presenting symptom typically, chest pain among patient with coronary artery disease CAD .The atherosclerosis is the main cause of coronary artery obstruction. The pain is typically sever and crushing, and it is characterised by a feeling of squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness, or pain in the chest. It can be sudden or repeatedly over a time. Depending on severity, it can be treated by lifestyle changes, especially smoking cessation and regular exercise, medication, angioplasty or surgery and acupuncture therapy can also reduce the symptoms and frequency of angina pain intensity. Angina can accompany or be a precursor or a heart attack. Other cause include abnormal heart rhythms, anaemia, and heart failure. Ms. Deepti | Dr. Priyanka Chaudhary "Angina Pectoris (Pharmacological and Acupuncture Therapy)" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-4 , June 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.compapers/ijtsrd43614.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.commedicine/nursing/43614/angina-pectoris-pharmacological-and-acupuncture-therapy/ms-deepti