How Long Does Angina Last?

James H. Sterling
James H. Sterling
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Stable Angina Usually Lasts 5 Minutes; Rarely More Than 15 Minutes. Triggered by Physical Activity, Emotional Stress, Heavy Meals, Extreme Cold or Hot Weather...

How Long Does Angina Last?

Stable angina
Usually lasts 5 minutes; rarely more than 15 minutes. Triggered by physical activity, emotional stress, heavy meals, extreme cold or hot weather. Relieved within 5 minutes by rest, nitroglycerin or both. Pain in the chest
Pain in the chest
The human thorax includes the thoracic cavity and the thoracic wall. It contains organs including the heart, lungs, and thymus gland, as well as muscles and various other internal structures. Many diseases may affect the chest, and one of the most common symptoms is chest pain.
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that may spread to the jaw, neck, arms, back or other areas.

Can angina last for days?

It is often sharp pain, specific to one area (although not always), and may improve or worsen with deep breathing, turning or arm movements. It may last several hours or weeks and is often easily reproducible.

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How long until angina goes away?

Angina attacks usually last a few minutes. If it has been triggered by exertion, it usually subsides within a few minutes as you rest. When such pain lasts more than 10 minutes, it could indicate a heart attack. If you have this type of pain and it lasts more than 10 minutes, call 9-1-1.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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