There is no easiest way to judge angina, it can be judged by the triggers, pain characteristics and the effect on nitroglycerin, you can consult the professional physician’s opinion.
The triggers of angina attack are physical exertion, emotional excitement, straining to defecate, cold environment, etc. Some angina attacks can also occur in a quiet state.
The nature of angina is a crushing tightness, heavy, stuffy pain, rather than sharp or cutting pain. The pain can be widespread, usually in the retrosternal or precordial area, but can also occur in the throat or upper abdomen, and sometimes in the left shoulder or arm.
The duration of angina pectoris is mostly 3 to 5 minutes, rarely more than 30 minutes, and it is less likely if the angina pectoris lasts all day or several days. It can be relieved in 1 to 2 minutes after taking nitroglycerin under the tongue.
Once the symptoms of angina are found, we should be vigilant and consult a doctor in time, under the guidance of the doctor to improve the electrocardiogram, coronary angiography and other related tests to clarify the diagnosis and reasonable treatment.