Causes of angina pectoris

The main and most common factor is atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries (arteries of the heart). This is the case in 90% of angina pectoris cases. Other causes include: Stenosis of the ostium of the aorta Insufficiency of the aorta Rheumatic coronaritis Panarteritis nodosa of the heart blood vessels Stenocardia is favored or rather, is affected by factors which hasten the development of atherosclerosis, such as: Diabetes mellitus Hypertonic disease Hypercholesterolemia (individual or familial) Gallstones (cholelithiasis) The prevalence of disease in women or men depends on the age bracket. From 50-65 years, the disease mostly affects men, and above 65 years, both sexes are equally as likely to develop the disease. Other factors affect the emergence of stenocardia symptoms such as: Physical exertion Low temperatures (in the environment outside) Extreme emotions Psychological stress Digestive overload (in the stomach) Tachycardia Tooth extraction, etc.

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Medical Author: Dr. med. Diana Hysi