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Coronary artery disease is another name for artery disease. This happens when a condition develop around the blood vessels and arteries. When plaque, which are fatty deposits, build up in the arteries it makes it very hard for them to supply the heart with the nutrients and oxygen that it needs to work properly. The name for this condition is atherosclerosis. This is the most common form of heart disease and it serves as a foundation for coronary disease.

This is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, the second leading cause of death in Singapore, and the UK boasts some of the highest numbers of death due to artery disease in the world. It is not something to be taken lightly, and yet, it is such a common ailment.

Coronary disease is brought on by many factors. You can be born with a congenital problem. If your parents have it, chances are higher that you will develop it, too, when you are older. Stress, obesity, smoking, diabetes and menopause can also figure strongly into whether or not you develop coronary disease. Some of these things can be dealt with so that you can avoid a run in with artery disease.

Other things you can do are eat a heart healthy diet, watch your blood pressure and your cholesterol level. Eating a healthier diet will accomplish two things. Your heart will be healthier because your arteries will be able to carry the much needed oxygenated blood to the heart. Also, if you are over weight, you will most likely begin to lose the excess weight, which will take undue stress from your heart.

There are some definite symptoms that will alert you to the fact that there may be a problem with your arteries. The one that will get your attention the quickest is angina, or chest pain. This pain occurs when you have artery disease. The severity of it depends on how badly your arteries have deteriorated.

The thing that you need to understand is very simple: If you experience ANY type of noticeable chest pain, especially if it travels to your shoulders, back, arms or neck, you need to have it investigated immediately. Whether this is through an appointment with your doctor, or you go to the emergency room in an ambulance, it needs to be done. If it is suspected that you have heart disease, there will be tests conducted to be sure one way or the other.

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Angina is the chest pain or discomfort that happens when part of your heart muscle is not getting enough oxygen-rich blood. It may feel similar to pressure or a squeezing sensation in your chest. This pain can also spread to your shoulders, arms, back, jaws, and neck. Many people say it feels like really bad indigestion.

The most common type of heart pain is called stable. It happens when the heart is working harder than it normally does. There is a regular pattern to this type of heart pain. If you have been diagnosed with this type of pain, you can be taught to recognize the pattern, therefore, being able to predict when you will have this pain. This is a pain that generally goes away shortly after you take medication or rest. While stable angina is not a heart attack, it does make it more likely that you will have one in the future.

The next type of heart pain is called unstable. It does not follow any pattern because it can happen whether there is physical activity or not. It is also not relieved by medication or rest. This type of heart pain is quite serious and needs immediate emergency treatment. It is telling you that a heart attack may soon be on its way.

The final type of heart pain is called variant and is rare. It typically hits you while you are resting between the hours of midnight and early morning. Variant angina can cause severe pain. There is no medication to help this type of heart pain.

There are millions of people all over the world who suffer from heart pain and more develop it each year. It happens in both men and women equally and can be a sign of heart disease even if the first tests don’t support that. Other things that can cause chest pain include lung problems, a panic attack, heartburn, and, of course, a heart attack. Whatever yours may be coming from, you should have any chest pain check by a doctor.