What is the difference between a heart

[speedysugarbug]

attack and Angina ? How do you know if you are having a heart attack or it's just "Angina" ?

[Nate's Gal]

Angina is when you have chest pain due to lack of oxygen to the heart. Most often, caused by clogged up arteries. Heart Attack is life-threatening and is necrosis (tissue death) of part of the heart

[MeanKitty]

They can be difficult to tell apart. In a heart attack part of the heart is deprived of oxygen and actually "dies". Angina is also a lack of oxygen to the heart but is only temporary.

[brajammit]

A Heart Attack is the actual seizing of function of the heart muscle. It could take several hours to actually get to seizure, but it is the actual seizure of function of the heart.Angina is the result blockage of oxygenated blood to the heart. This is caused by a blockage, usually the result of cholesterol buildup. Angina is typically the early sign of an oncoming heart attack if not treated immediately.

[violetlace4]

Hi,, I had a massive MI back in 93. I never had angina until after I had the heart attack. And here's what my doctor has always told me. If it hurts, take a nitro,, if it goes away, it was just angina. If after one nitro, and it doesn't go away, take another nitro in 5 min,, if after another few minutes that didn't help, get to the hospitol and take the 3rd nitro on the way. And take two aspirin on the way or at the first signs of angina. It could save your life. Hope this helped