What to do when angina pectoris occurs, how to relieve it

Angina pectoris causes noticeable pain, and it feels as if the heart is being squeezed. If angina pectoris is severe, it may be fatal. When you have angina pectoris, you need to take some measures to relieve it so that you can get better.

1. What to do if you have your first angina attack

Patients with first-time angina pectoris often do not carry emergency medicines with them. When encountering this situation, there is no need to worry too much about the danger. Most sudden angina pectoris will not last more than 10 minutes, and those who have myocardial infarction have a history of frequent angina attacks. Therefore, for patients who suffer from sudden angina pectoris for the first time, in the absence of emergency medicines, the most effective first aid measure is to immediately stop activities, rest on the spot, and maintain a calm state of mind.

2. Take nitroglycerin sublingually

Patients with coronary heart disease usually carry emergency medicines with them. Once angina pectoris occurs, they should immediately take out a tablet of nitroglycerin, chew it up and hold it under the tongue. Usually the pain will be relieved in about two minutes. If the effect is not good, take another tablet after 10 minutes. However, it should be noted that regardless of whether the angina pectoris is relieved or recurs, it is not advisable to take more than 3 tablets of nitroglycerin continuously.

3. Take a break immediately

When angina pectoris occurs, the patient will suddenly feel a new, continuous, squeezing or suffocating pain under the sternum. When this happens, the patient should immediately stop all activities, calm down, and sit down to rest.

4. Ear acupuncture

If angina pectoris suddenly attacks in a place other than a hospital and there is no emergency medicine around, the simplest and most effective method is to use "ear acupressure". Pressing the ear points on patients with angina pectoris can quickly relieve pain and alleviate symptoms. The specific method is as follows:

1. Take a match or toothpick, or a thin branch or a small, long nail.

2. Use the tip of the needle to feel the patient's most sensitive pain point (ear center point) in the middle of the helix (earlobe) of the auricle.

3. Hold a thin stick and press the painful point with a little force. The analgesic effect will appear in about 1 minute, and angina pectoris can be relieved in two to three minutes.