If the patient has never had these symptoms, can call the healthcare provider, especially if the patient is uncertain of the symptoms or what action to should take.
If the patient has had angina before, they may not need to seek medical care if the symptoms are the same as they always are.
If the patient has had angina before, go to the nearest hospital emergency department if any of the following situations occur:
Any of these situations may be a medical emergency and requires a visit to a hospital emergency department.
If a person believes they have risk factors for angina, but no symptoms, they should call a healthcare provider to arrange for an evaluation in the office. Don't wait for symptoms to occur.
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Stop doing whatever it is that causes the symptoms and call 911. Immediate help and intervention is the best chance for survival if someone is having a heart attack or other serious problem.
If the patient has had angina before and been evaluated by a healthcare provider, follow his or her recommendations.
If a patient has stable angina, they will need to visit their healthcare provider on a regular basis to monitor angina episodes and assess if risk factors are being reduced.
The patient's healthcare provider will probably test their heart function periodically and assess the underlying disease. These tests will probably include the following: