Angina

The pain may feel like pressure or squeezing pain in your chest, like indigestion, or pain may occur in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw or back.

The difference between angina and a heart attack is the blood flow. In angina, blood flow is temporarily reduced. During a heart attack, blood flow to the heart muscle is suddenly stopped and permanent damage occurs.

Our experts offer a full range of diagnostic and treatment options, including state-of-the-art techniques.

Diagnostic Steps May Include:

• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Stress test
• Chest X-ray
• Cardiac catheterization
• Blood tests
• Heart risk assessment

Treatment Options Include:

• Heart-healthy lifestyle
• Heart-healthy diet
• Cardiac rehabilitation
• Medications including nitroglycerin
• Medical procedures including angioplasty and coronary artery bypass grafts