Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Coenzyme Q-10 for Angina?

Angina can be a dangerous symptom.  When someone complains of chest pain, abdominal pain, right or left arm pain, we need to rule out heart issues.  These symptoms occur when your heart isn't getting enough oxygen.  Conventional medications doctors use to protect the heart include coronary artery dilators, like nitrates or calcium channel blockers.  We can also use beta blockers to relax the heart muscle so that the need for more oxygen is diminished. 

Alternative ways to assist your heart is to supplement coenzyme Q10 which is depleted in heart disease patients.  L-carnitine and magnesium also can be supplemented to improve energy metabolism. 

You can do easy home remedies to help as well like tilting the head of bed up 3-4 inches to decrease work load on the heart.  An Aspirin a day can seriously save your life.  If you have a heavy meal, spend a longer time than usual up to an hour to eat it.  It is known that exertion after eating can cause heart attacks.  Stop smoking as this greatly exacerbates angina.  Stop birth control pills as they can cause clots. 

If you have angina you should be seen in the ER immediately, and worked up by a Cardiologist.  Hope this helps.  Be safe and healthy.

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