Who Is At Risk for Angina?
Angina is a symptom of an underlying heart problem. It s usually a symptom of coronary heart disease (CHD), but it also can be a symptom of coronary microvascular disease (MVD). So, if you re at risk for CHD or coronary MVD, you re also at risk for angina. The major risk factors for CHD and coronary MVD include: • Unhealthy cholesterol levels. • High blood pressure. • Cigarette smoking. • Insulin resistance or diabetes. • Overweight or obesity. • Metabolic syndrome. • Lack of physical activity. • Unhealthy diet. • Age. (The risk increases for men after 45 years of age and for women after 55 years of age.) • Family history of early heart disease. For more detailed information about CHD and coronary MVD risk factors, visit the Diseases and Conditions Index Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Disease Risk Factors, and Coronary Microvascular Disease articles. People sometimes think that because men have more heart attacks than women, men also suffer from angina more often. In fact, overall, ang
