Duration of heart pain
The duration of heart pain can vary greatly. However, it often gives an indication of the severity of the heart disease in conjunction with the severity of the symptoms. If the symptoms occur only for a short time or under stress, the condition is called stable angina pectoris. If the symptoms persist, it is called unstable angina pectoris. This represents an acute and threatening undersupply of the heart and should be treated immediately.
Prognosis
The prognosis of heart pain depends on the cause, the concomitant diseases and the intensity and duration of the symptoms. A healthy lifestyle and physical training can greatly improve the prognosis. With stable angina pectoris, i.e. complaints that occur due to calcified vessels and usually disappear at rest, the mortality rate per year is 5%.
In the case of a heart attack, the prognosis is worse and depends strongly on the time until a heart catheter examination can be performed. In addition, the damage already done to the heart plays a role in the prognosis. In the further course of the disease, a good drug regimen and a reduction of risk factors favor the prognosis. Psychogenic heart pain is completely curable with good therapy.
