Nitroglycerin angina
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I was diagnose with clogged arteries over a year ago. I even had a stent put in because one of my arteries was ecluded. I still had stable angina every time I did some for of cardio activity or is I ate something with sodium. I started using Nitroglycerin patches and even have the pills just in case my angina episode occurs.
I had a date and I read online that you can't take viagra and any nitrates cause it can drop your blood pressure really low.
i have been diagnosed with spastic angina. i have blood pressure 116 over 72 angiogram shows no problem with cholesterol 2.5 on test. i have been given norvasc and lipitol ?
I only take isosorbide prior to a workout, and nitro when engaged in an activity that brings on angina. I understand your doctors are suggesting taking isosorbide daily as aschemia does not always produce angina even though the heart cells are not getting sufficient blood supply. This can lead to a silent heart attack so the medication is recommended continuously whether there is angina or not and older people in general are likely to have a silent heart attack.
What kind of tablet for angina? Was the angina evaluated by stress testing, CT or Cath? What were the results of these test?
No one can possibly provide you with a reasonable answer to your question based on
the very limited information you provide.
You should be asking this question of the physician who did your testing and diagnosed your angina as well as prescribed your medications.
It does sounds like you were experiencing angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart muscle demands more oxygen than what is being supplied. Common caused of angina are narrowed coronary arteries and hypoxia (very low blood oxygen caused by respiratory disorders and/anemia). You should talk to your doctor as you may be a good candidate for a low dose nitroglycerin patch which opens the coronary vessels to increase oxygen supply to the heart.
I am currently on medication for Angina symptoms, there is some doubt as to if I have Angina pain or pain caused fron Arthritis in the Neck which I have had for about two years, it seems the sym[ptoms can be similar.
I am going for a Stress Test in a couple of weeks time but I have a question, can Nitrolingual Pumpspray ease pain other than Angina ?, in other words I guess I am asking can the Spray ease the pain of Neck Arthritis?
Any help would be most appreciated
David.
it was not caused by a blockage but by vaso-spasms related to unstable angina and I was placed on medications to try to manage this. (As per the Hospital Cardiologist after a heart cath)
One of the meds I was given was sublingual nitroglycerin and I have had to use it many times so far (I only use it when the chest pains last longer than 20-30 minutes or get really bad).
Monotrate, Vasotrate, Ismo, Imdur, Angicor), Isosorbide dinitrate (brand names: Sorbitrate, Isordil), Sublingual nitroglycerin tablets or spray (Angised, Angispan, GTN spray), Transdermal nitroglycerin patches or ointments (brand names: Top nitro, Nitroderm TTS, Myovin). Nitrates are also found in illicit drugs such as amyl nitrate (poppers). If you are not sure if any of your medicines contain nitrates, or if you do not understand what nitrates are ask you doctor or pharmacist.
There is different chest pain that is associated with MVP than with angina (chest pain...occluded coronary vessels) and following may help you distinquish.
For some insight, Mitral valve prolapse: It is a common heart valve abnormality, affecting 5% to 10% of the population. MVP is especially common among women between 20 to 40 years of age. Chest pain with MVP is usually sharp but not severe.
I am a heart patient with long time experience of angina, chest pain. When it is angina the chest pain gets worse when you are standing up and moving around. Gets less when you are resting. I take nitroglycerin under tongue for chest pain. If it doesn't go away in 15 minutes then I call my dr or an ambulance and go to emergency room. If your left chest hurts when you go to sleep it is not a typical angina pain. BUT you should check out any chest pain with a doctor.
It is true, nitro dilates the coronary vessels and prevents angina (chest pain). The patch should only be worn for up to 12 to 14 hours a day, or as directed by your doctor, but continued use with no interruptions can cause a tolerance for drug....It is important to have a "nitrate-free" period of time each day for Nitroglycerin Patch to continue to work well and to decrease the risk of physical dependence.
Is it typical to have intermittent chest pain for the last two weeks since having my proximal LAD stented (coated stent)? I have resorted to nitroglycerin several times with mixed results. Today, I had some lightheadedness and shortness of breath with the chest pain, but a couple of hours later, and 3-4 sprays of nitro it is resolved.
is their a cure for angina. also i get a dry throat also a pain in my chest. this is really worrying me.
I was under enormous stress when the pains started and the fear that it was cardiac in origin added to it. I had the nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. I took them, sometimes they helped, other times they didn't. To this day I have no definitive answer as to the cause of my pains, but they seem to have subsided for the past 6-7 months. Try the nitro and see if it helps. My guess is that it won't help indigestion, but would if it was due to vasospasm or other cardiac cause.
t offer any specific knowledge other than I have know people who have heart pain and take nitroglycerin (I believe it is) to relieve the pain. The one person I recall was older than 20, but was just middle age when he had that prescribed. He said he also has some heart rhythm problems but does not take any treatment for those.
I have had stable angina (chest pain with exertion) for more than 6 years and take a nitrate (slow acting) prior to an aerobic exercise and that controls symptoms. I also have the fast acting nitro pill available but seldom used. That works for me. Have you tried a nitrate? There is a tolerance issue with a nitrate and it is recommended to interupt occasionally for a day or two.
For some insight: Different nitrate preparations are often combined.
I read about nitroglycerin and Propranolol Hydrochloride would you recommend it?
Two years ago I had the first time in my life a couple of Angina incidents which came back this summer with a vengence. Last months I had to call 911 three times, was in the hospital 2 times because of it. I underwent all tests there are for Angina cramps, even had an EKG done while cramping.
Usually, pain in the left side of the chest is related to angina. If the pain is in the middle of the chest, it could be arteries spasming or a heart attack. If pain lasts 30 minutes or more, than it could be a heart attack. Also, if ribs are out of alignment there can be sharp pain. You may want to check with a Chiropractor to see if that is the problem. I have noticed that I sometimes get pain in the center of my chest when my heart beat is fast around 90.
I have recently undergone attempted angioplasty to try and unblock the RCA, due to continuing angina attacks, and unfortuneatly was unsuccesfull. I have been on a high chemical regime for some time and have been put on a new drug called Coralan (5mg).
The mixture of Metroprolol, Ezitrol, Lipitor, Ramipril, Isordil, Plavix, Nexium and Aspro and now Coralan leaves me feeling quite week and lathargic and always very tired. My BP is steady at around 100/60, my cholesterol is below 4.
At the hospital the Doctors did an ECG twice and suspected unstable angina before I travelled out of my country for the Echocardiography.
Below is the complete result of the ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY COLOUR DOPPLER REPORT
1) Mild Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
2) Trivial Mitral regurgitation, tricuspid regurgitation
3) Mildly Sclerotic aortic Valve
4) Grade 1 LV Diastolic Dysfunction
5) Normal sized left ventricle with good global systolic function, no regional walls motion abnormalities.
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