Angina

Description

Angina pectoris is a pronounced complication of severe Atherosclerosis (build-up of substances on artery walls) affecting the coronary arteries. The condition produces a spasmodic attack of intense Pain and a lack of oxygen supply to the heart. High blood pressure and a Stressful lifestyle usually accompany angina.

Angina is characterised by chest Pain and caused by blockage of the coronary arteries. The Pain is usually experienced under or to the left of the breastbone, radiating to the left shoulder and down the upper arm.

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Herbs

Garlic (7)
Hawthorn (8)

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Nutritional Supplements

Bioflavonoids (1)
Calcium (2)
Evening Primrose Oil (9)
Fish Oil (3)
Magnesium (4)
Niacin (5)
Selenium (6)
Thiamin (5)
Vitamin A (1)
B Complex (5)
Vitamin C (1)
Vitamin E (6)

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References

1. Riemersma RA, et al. Risk of angina pectoris and plasma concentrations of vitamins A, C, E, and carotene. Lancet 1991; 337:1-5.
2. Karanja N, et al. Plasma lipids and Hypertension: response to Calcium supplementation. Amer J Clin Nutri 1987; 45(1):60-65.
3. Saynor R, Verel D, Gillott T. The long-term effect of dietary supplementation with fish lipid concentrate on serum lipids, bleeding time, platelets and angina. Atheroscl 1984;50:3-10.
4. McLean RM. Magnesium and its therapeutic uses: a review. Am J Med 96: 63-76, 1994.
5. Povoa H, et al. Folic Acid and lipoprotein lipase from aorta and blood plasma of atherosclerotic rats. Biomed Biochem Acta 1984; 43(2):241-44.
6. Frost DV and Lish PM. Selenium in Biology. Ann Rev Pharm 1975; 18:259.
7. Guinness AE. Family guide to Natural Medicine. New York: Reader’s Digest Association. 1993.
8. Hanack T, Bruckel MH. The treatment of mild stable forms of angina pectoris using Crataegutt® novo. Therapiewoche 1983;33:4331-33 [in German].
9. Singer P, et al: Blood pressure and serum lipids from SHR after diets supplemented with evening primrose, sunflower, or Fish Oil, Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids, 40(1), May 1990, p 17-20.