Instructions
Recognize the Symptoms of Angina
1. Report any feelings of heaviness or pressure in your chest to your doctor immediately. Even if these symptoms seem mild to you, they can be a warning signal of coronary artery disease that should never be ignored, especially if you experience the symptom more than once. Do not assume that this is just a simple symptom of indigestion. That is not always the case.
2. Never assume that a burning sensation in your chest is heartburn. It may or may not be. Heartburn is normal sometimes, but that burning feeling in your chest can also be a symptom of angina and should be discussed with your doctor without delay. Even if you have a history of heartburn, tell your doctor of all burning feelings you experience. Let him know how frequent and how severe the feelings are.
3. Tell your doctor about any pain or discomfort you experience in other areas. Angina is known as chest pain, but can also sometimes be felt in other places on the body. These places can include the back, jaw and arms. They can also include the shoulders, throat and neck. Angina isn't always necessarily felt in just the chest area. Report these pains immediately, especially if you are also experiencing any problems in the chest area.
4. Do not assume any full feeling you experience is simply indigestion. A feeling of fullness in the chest is also a sign of angina and should be evaluated by your health care provider. Make an appointment if you are experiencing this symptom. Do not try to diagnose yourself, especially if the feeling does not subside or returns frequently.
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