Recognising angina
- Pain, tightness, squeezing, pressure or a dull ache in your chest
- Pain that may also be felt in your neck, shoulders, jaw or arms
- Sometimes feeling sick, breathless, dizzy or sweaty
- Common triggers: exercise, stress, strong emotions, cold weather and large meals
- Attacks usually last less than 10 minutes and ease with rest or medicine
If you have been diagnosed with angina
The NHS advises: if you get chest pain, take your prescribed angina medicine (usually GTN). If it has not helped after 5 minutes, take another dose. Call 999 if the pain has not eased 5 minutes after the second dose.
Treatment options
Treatment usually includes medicines to relieve attacks and reduce how often they happen, and medicines to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. A procedure such as coronary angioplasty, or bypass surgery, may be recommended to improve blood flow to your heart.
As an interventional cardiologist at Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Dr Kunadian performs coronary angiography, angioplasty and stenting, including complex coronary procedures.
Tests Dr Kunadian may recommend
All major private medical insurers are accepted, and self-paying patients are welcome. Please check your cover with your insurer before your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Is angina the same as a heart attack?
Will I need a procedure?
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Sources
Medical information on this page is based on:
Checked October 2026