As all know that Angina: is chest pain due to ischemia of the heart muscle, due in general to obstruction or spasm of the coronary arteries. Which symptoms as..
as chest discomfort rather than actual pain: The discomfort is usually described as a pressure, heaviness, tightness, squeezing, burning, or choking sensation. Apart from chest discomfort, anginal pains may also be experienced in the epigastrium (upper central abdomen), back, neck area, jaw, or shoulders. As in the case of females the above mentioned symptoms are unlikely to be present. Instead.. the studies and evidences suggest that typical symptoms are not observed during Angina Pectois in females. It may be seen that the pain lies towards the right side of the neck, right arm and back of chest. Whereas in the case of males the pain typically lies on the left side of the chest radiating towards the medial aspect of the left arm or even till the left leg.
By: MJ
By: MJ