Angina pectoris definition is described as a chest pain that is caused by a diminished supply of blood to the heart because of a lesion on the walls or valves of the heart, or an obstruction by way of narrowing of the coronary arteries. Because of this obstruction or damage, the heart receives a lower amount of oxygen than it needs to function properly. This is known as ‘ischemia’.
Unhealthy lifestyles and the consequences of such are a factor for having angina such as:
- smoking
- heavy drinking
- eating junk food
- lack of exercise
- high blood pressure
- being overweight or obese
- diabetes
- all the above cause chronic stress to the body
- the risks increase as you get older
- Magnesium deficiency