Heart Attack And Unstable Angina: Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about heart attacks and unstable angina:	What is a heart attack? What is unstable angina? What causes a heart attack? What are the symptoms of a heart attack? What increases my risk for a heart attack? How can I prevent a heart attack? What other conditions cause symptoms similar to a heart attack?
Being diagnosed:	When should I see my doctor? How is a heart attack diagnosed? How will my doctor diagnose chest pain? How will my doctor determine whether my chest pain is angina or a heart attack? How will my doctor determine whether my angina is stable or unstable?
Getting treatment:	How is a heart attack treated? What can I expect in the emergency room? What medicines will I need to take? Do I need surgery?
Ongoing concerns:	What is the difference between stable and unstable angina? How do I know if chest pain is angina or a heart attack? What are the complications of a heart attack?
Life after a heart attack:	What if I have another heart attack? How can I eat a heart-healthy diet? How can I use the DASH diet to lower my blood pressure? How can I lower my stress level? How can I take medicines properly? What do I need to know about living with a pacemaker or ICD? How can I help a loved one who has coronary artery disease?
End-of-life issues:	How can I prepare for end-of-life issues? Should I receive CPR and mechanical ventilation?

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Last updated:	May 14, 2007
Author:	Robin Parks, MS
Reviewed By:	Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine, Stephen Fort, MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology
Editors:	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC

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