What is angina pectoris?
Angina is recurring chest pain or discomfort which occurs when a part of the heart does not receive enough blood. Episodes of angina may be caused by exertion or excitement that places increased demands for oxygen to the heart. Angina is considered unstable if is occurs at rest.
How do members experience angina pectoris?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with angina pectoris*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for angina pectoris*
*Data from patients with angina pectoris, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with angina pectoris*
*Data from patients with angina pectoris, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has angina pectoris on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 12 | |
| 30s | 39 | |
| 40s | 60 | |
| 50s | 99 | |
| 60s | 141 | |
| 70+ | 119 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 189 | |
| Female | 285 |