Angina Pectoris

Angina Pectoris


     Angina pectoris is a medical condition that literally means a choked

chest.  The victim feels acute pain in his chest for a few seconds, and then it

goes away.  This occurs when myocardium cells, the muscle portion of your heart,

are temporarily denied oxygen. At this stage they do not die, but maybe weakened.

If left untreated and the disease continues, a serious condition known as

myocardial infraction or commonly called a heart attack may occur.  This can

severely damage the heart's functionality.  Which in turn effects our well being.

We should be educated about the risks that go along with our cardiovascular

system.

     The most common cause of the condition angina pectoris is over

consumption of cholesterol.  This chemical is only needed in minute amounts, but

is often eaten in every meal.  In the body, cholesterol is responsible for the

stability of plasma membranes of cells, and hormones are produced from it.  If

consumed at higher rate then needed it is stored in the tunica interna, the

innermost layer, of blood vessels.  As it is stored it starts to build up

eventually clogging the vessel.  As a result of this all cells feed by the

vessel die because of a lack of oxygen.  If this condition is found early, it

can be corrected with surgical procedures or, in some minor cases, corrective

procedures. Surgical procedures include bypass, laser and balloon surgery.  In

bypass surgery a vein is removed from the lower leg and a clogged vessel is

worked around.  Often in type of surgery the whole mid section of the body is

cut and the ribs are pulled back, very painful with a very slow recovery.  Some

hospitals have now implemented a new technique where only a small hole is made

and everything is done via a view screen.  In balloon surgery a balloon is

inserted into the vessel
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