What angina is

Angina is chest pain or pressure caused by the heart muscle not getting enough oxygen-rich blood. It is usually a sign of coronary heart disease , where the heart’s arteries are narrowed or blocked.

Arabic name

In Arabic, angina is commonly called الذبحة الصدرية. It may also be described as ألم الصدر بسبب نقص تروية القلب.

Is there a cure?

Angina can often be controlled and its symptoms improved, but the underlying heart disease may still need long-term treatment. Treatment may include medicines such as nitroglycerin/GTN for attacks, beta blockers, aspirin, statins, and sometimes procedures like angioplasty or bypass surgery. With treatment and lifestyle changes, symptoms may get much better or even stop.

When to worry

If chest pain is new, severe, happens at rest, lasts longer than usual, or spreads to the arm, jaw, back, or shoulder, it can be a heart attack rather than simple angina. That needs urgent medical help right away.

In Arab countries

Angina is not a disease of one country ; it can happen in any country, including Arab countries. The important thing is to see a doctor or heart specialist for diagnosis and treatment, especially if someone has diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking, high cholesterol, or a family history of heart disease.

If you want, I can also give you the explanation in simple Arabic.