Quick Quiz: Angina!

Question 1:
Which two types of angina have a predictable pattern?
A: Stable angina and prinzmetal angina
In both stable angina and Prinzmetal's angina, the symptoms have distinct patterns and can usually be anticipated based on certain triggers or situations. This predictability allows individuals with these types of angina to take appropriate precautions and medications, to manage and alleviate the symptoms.

Question 2:
What is the most common cause of stable and unstable angina?
A: Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a condition characterized by the buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) on the inner walls of the arteries, including the coronary arteries that supply the heart with oxygen-rich blood.

Question 3:
Where is the most common site of pain during angina?
A: Chest
The pain is often felt in the center of the chest, but it can also radiate to the neck, jaw, arms, shoulders, or back.

Question 4:
Which type of angina occurs at rest or during sleep and is often triggered by exposure to cold or emotional stress?
A: Prinzmetal angina
Prinzmetal's Angina (Variant Angina): Prinzmetal's angina is characterized by angina attacks that occur at rest or during sleep rather than during physical activity or stress. This type of angina is caused by spasms or temporary narrowing of the coronary arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. Prinzmetal's angina episodes are often predictable and may be triggered by specific factors, such as exposure to cold or emotional stress.