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By learning more about angina, you can take an active part in managing your health. Below is a list of questions you may want to ask your healthcare provider during your next office visit.

For a medication diary and additional resources available through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), see FDA Resources.

Select the questions you wish to ask by clicking on the box to the left of each question, then scroll down to the bottom and click the "Create My Question List" button.

General Angina Concerns

	What is angina and what causes it?
	How do I know if I am at risk for developing angina?
	What other conditions might be causing my chest pain or discomfort?
	Do women and men have different kinds of angina symptoms?
	Do I have to live with angina for the rest of my life?
	Does angina run in families?
	If there is angina in my family, will I have a greater chance of having angina?
	Does the fact that I have angina mean that I could have a heart attack someday? Does angina increase my risk of death?
	Other (Type your question of up to 250 characters)

Angina and Its Symptoms

What are the most common symptoms of angina? What might they feel like?

Are angina symptoms the same for everyone? Can they be mild or severe? How can they differ?

How can I tell the difference between a heart attack and angina?

How can I tell the difference between a heart attack and indigestion?

If I think I am having a heart attack, what should I do?

Other (Type your question of up to 250 characters)

Testing For Angina

What tests might I need to diagnose angina?

Will I need to take an exercise tolerance test? How does the test work?

What do the results of my exercise tolerance test mean?

What do my exercise tolerance test results say about what activities I can do in my daily life?

Other (Type your question of up to 250 characters)

Angina Treatment

What medications might be used to treat my angina?

Is it common for more than one medication to be prescribed for angina?

How should I take my short-acting nitroglycerin when I am having an angina attack?

Should I take short-acting nitroglycerin when I'm doing an activity that might cause an angina attack?

What are the possible side effects of the medications I've been prescribed?

What are the possible drug interactions of the medications I've been prescribed?

Considering my other medical conditions, are there any medications used to treat angina that I cannot or should not take?

Do I need to have a procedure or surgery to treat my angina? What types of procedures/surgery are there? What are the risks?

What should I expect from treatment? How will I know my treatment is working?

Should I keep a log of how frequently my angina attacks occur, what they feel like, and what activity causes them?

Are there non-traditional treatments for angina? Are they safe?

Should I be taking aspirin?

Are there any experimental or new treatments for angina on the horizon?

Should I take dietary supplements to help manage my heart health?

What are my options if I can't afford the medications I've been prescribed?

Other (Type your question of up to 250 characters)

Angina and Your Lifestyle

Is it bad to exercise if I have angina? Can you help me plan a safe exercise program?

How can I change my diet to improve my heart health? Should I take vitamins?

My angina prevents me from doing all my usual activities. Is there anything I can do?

Since I have been having angina attacks, I often feel very sad. What are the signs of depression?

What should I do to manage my depression?

Other (Type your question of up to 250 characters)

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Published:
9/4/01 1:12 PM PST

Last Updated:
1/16/08 3:05 PM PST