First aid for angina

Nitroglycerin release tablets, capsules, or spray. Regardless of the form of the drug, it is taken sublingually (under the tongue). In this way the introduction, after 2-3 minutes the spasm of the coronary arteries decreases and brings relief. If not, then you can re-take the drug after 5 minutes. If no effect is necessary to call the ambulance as likely to develop congestive heart failure.

Remember that dilating blood vessels, nitroglycerin leads to a decrease in pressure. If taken on the background of hypotension, one can only impair blood flow to the myocardium. So maybe you should measure your blood pressure. Also this drug can lead to pronounced headaches. Do not be afraid of this side effect, as there is no danger to his life, he is not. Resorption of validol usually reduces the discomfort.

Oxygen

As the pain during a heart attack is a symptom of ischemia, it is necessary to provide additional oxygen to the patient. First aid for angina includes eliminating obstacles to the free breathing (narrow collars, ties, scarves), ventilation of the room or moving the patient to fresh air.

Other drugs

Addressing the root causes that led to the disruption of the blood supply to the myocardium, you can use the following groups of drugs:

• Beta-blockers effective in cases when angina is caused by heart palpitations.
• ACE inhibitors help to reduce blood pressure and thereby reduce vascular resistance.
• When spasm of the coronary arteries you can use the blockers calcium. This treatment is ideal Prinzmetal angina.
• If the patient is agitated, and the pain behind the breastbone provoked stress to assist, you can take Corvalol or valocordin.

Help with angina need to provide using medications short-acting, the effect of which occurs within a few minutes. Even faster acting injectable form, but self-injections is not desirable, as it can only worsen the condition.

What do doctors ambulance

If angina is not removed above methods, you must call the ambulance.