Ten Things to Do After An Angina Diagnosis

Angina is chest pain that occurs when a portion of your heart is not receiving enough blood. This lack of blood flow to the heart is usually caused by coronary artery disease - a build up of plaque in the arteries, which reduces the amount of blood flowing to your heart. By HealthCentral Editorial Team

Stay Calm

Stay Calm

Stress can lead to angina attacks, so it is very important that you try to stay calm at all times.  Learn relaxation techniques that you can easily use if you begin to feel stressed.  Practice deep breathing exercises and if it helps, you can even schedule a massage or reflexology once a week to help you stay relaxed.

By HealthCentral Editorial Team— Last Modified: 03/26/2012, First Published: 12/20/2011