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Angina 4Living with AnginaIf your symptoms are well controlled and you make healthy lifestyle changes you can usually ha...
19/12/2023

Angina 4

Living with Angina

If your symptoms are well controlled and you make healthy lifestyle changes you can usually have a normal life with angina. To reduce the risk of serious problems you should have a healthy, balanced diet, cut down your alcohol consumption, stop smoking, lose weight and become more active.

You can continue to work, though if your work involves heavy lifting you may need to speak to your employer about changes you can make to reduce the risk of a heart attack. Some people worry that having s*x will trigger an angina attack, but the risk of this happening is very low. Finally, you can usually continue to drive if you have angina. Ask your GP if it is safe for you to drive.

For more information about this or any other health concern you may have a chat with one of our trained team

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Angina 3Treatment If you have stable angina, you’ll usually be given medicine to take when you have an angina attack, ca...
13/12/2023

Angina 3

Treatment

If you have stable angina, you’ll usually be given medicine to take when you have an angina attack, called glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) which comes as a mouth spray or tablets that dissolve under your tongue.
The reason you have to dissolve them under your tongue is because the drug will pass around your body before it gets to your liver when most of the active ingredient will be broken down, so it is more effective.
When you have an attack, you should take your medicine as described above but you can also use GTN to avoid an attack before doing something like exercise. You may have a headache, flushing or dizziness after using it. GTN tablets usually expire about 8 weeks after you open them at which point, you’ll need to replace them. GTN spray last much longer so may be more convenient.
To avoid more attacks, you’ll also need to take at least one other tablet every day for the rest of your life. Some people need to take 2 or more medicines. The main medicines to prevent angina are betablockers to make your heart beat slower and with less force and calcium channel blockers which relax your arteries, increasing the blood supply to your heart muscle.
If your medicines are not helping to control your angina, you may be recommended one of two types of surgery;
• Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) - a section of blood vessel is taken from another part of your body and used to reroute blood around a blocked or narrow section of artery.
• Coronary angioplasty and stent insertion - a narrowed section of artery is widened using a tiny tube called a stent.

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Angina 2Types of AnginaThere are two main types of angina you can be diagnosed with:• Stable angina (more common) where ...
05/12/2023

Angina 2
Types of Angina
There are two main types of angina you can be diagnosed with:
• Stable angina (more common) where attacks have a trigger (such as stress or exercise) and stop within a few minutes of resting.
• Unstable angina (more serious) where attacks are unpredictable (they may not have a trigger) and can continue despite resting.
Some people develop unstable angina after having stable angina.
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Angina 1What is Angina?Angina is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to your heart muscles. It is not usually life t...
28/11/2023

Angina 1
What is Angina?
Angina is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to your heart muscles. It is not usually life threatening but it is a warning sign that you could be at risk of a heart attack or stroke. With treatment and healthy lifestyle changes it’s possible to control angina and reduce the risk of these more serious problems.
The main symptom of angina is chest pain which feels tight, dull or heavy and may spread to your arms, neck jaw or back. It is triggered by physical exertion or stress and stops within a few minutes of resting. Other symptoms may include breathlessness, feeling sick, pain in your lower chest or belly and feeling very tired.
If you have not been diagnosed with angina, get an urgent GP appointment if you have an attack of chest pain that stops within a few minutes of resting. They can check if it might be a heart problem and refer you to hospital for tests. Call 999 for an ambulance if you have chest pain that does not stop after a few minutes as this could be a heart attack.
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02/12/2022

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Learn how you can become better equipped to help those who are grieving, whether that be yourself or a loved one, this Grief Awareness Week. 🤍

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World AIDS Day is this tomorrow. 💚If you want to learn more about what you can do to help, the World AIDS Day website ha...
30/11/2022

World AIDS Day is this tomorrow. 💚

If you want to learn more about what you can do to help, the World AIDS Day website has information and resources!

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Vitamin D deficiency is more common in the winter months. ⛅To combat this, it is recommended that everyone takes vitamin...
30/11/2022

Vitamin D deficiency is more common in the winter months. ⛅

To combat this, it is recommended that everyone takes vitamin D supplements! 💊

Talk to one of our pharmacists in-store and browse our supplements range and feel your best this winter. 💚

Tomorrow marks the first day of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence movement.The campaign starts on th...
24/11/2022

Tomorrow marks the first day of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence movement.

The campaign starts on the 25th of November, and people participating will educate and inform on the subject all the way up to the 10th of December.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3gAX3av

Make your health a priority. 👨Don't prolong treatment, if you have men's health concerns such as erectile dysfunction or...
23/11/2022

Make your health a priority. 👨

Don't prolong treatment, if you have men's health concerns such as erectile dysfunction or hair loss, we have treatments that can help you!

Come in and talk to one of our pharmacists about getting help today. 👨‍⚕️

What is UK Disability History Month? 🤔UKDHM is a yearly month that creates a platform to discuss the history of struggle...
22/11/2022

What is UK Disability History Month? 🤔

UKDHM is a yearly month that creates a platform to discuss the history of struggle for equality and human rights for people with disabilities.

To learn more, and get involved, follow the link here: https://bit.ly/3ajctKP

International Men's Day. 💙The 19th of November is International Men's Day, a day of making a positive difference in the ...
16/11/2022

International Men's Day. 💙

The 19th of November is International Men's Day, a day of making a positive difference in the well-being and lives of men and boys.

If you would like to learn more about IMD, follow the link here: https://bit.ly/3EBtezH

Could you benefit from free home delivery? 🚚If you're someone who relies on repeat prescriptions, has a long-term illnes...
16/11/2022

Could you benefit from free home delivery? 🚚

If you're someone who relies on repeat prescriptions, has a long-term illness or disability, or lives with someone who does, we can deliver your prescriptions free of charge! 🤩

To register for this service, talk to one of our friendly pharmacists in-store or call 01727 833815. 📞

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