About 10 million people in the United States have angina, which is chest pain that appears when the heart doesn’t receive enough oxygen-rich blood. At Longwood Cardiac Recovery & Rehabilitation Center in Longwood, Florida, Doctor of Physical Therapy Sergio Sepúlveda Sunez, DPT, can help you manage stable angina using holistic cardiovascular rehab and therapy approaches. Schedule an in-person or virtual appointment by calling the office or requesting one online today.

What is angina?

Angina is a type of chest pain stemming from a lack of oxygen-rich blood flow to the heart. It often lasts about 5 minutes, coming and going based on what you’re doing. This lack of oxygen could be caused by coronary artery disease (CAD) or other conditions affecting the blood vessels. Cardiac rehab can aid in your recovery.

What are the different types of angina?

The two main types of angina are:

Stable angina

Stable angina occurs when your heart needs more oxygen than usual, especially when it’s cold outside, during emotional distress, and while exercising. It’s the most common type and often the result of an underlying heart problem that restricts blood flow. Stable angina usually appears in predictable intervals. It may fade during rest or after using prescription medication.

Unstable angina

Unstable angina often begins suddenly or worsens quickly. It’s a life-threatening condition and can lead to a heart attack when not treated. Unstable angina may appear because of a blocked coronary artery, and it’s a medical emergency requiring immediate medical intervention. 

Longwood Cardiac Recovery & Rehabilitation Center offers cardiac rehab for patients with stable angina.

What are the symptoms of angina?

Angina may feel like:

• Squeezing in your chest
• Chest pressure
• Chest pain
• Indigestion 
• Heart palpitations 
• Dizziness
• Shortness of breath
• Fatigue
• Arm, shoulder, neck, jaw, stomach, or back pain
• Burning in your arm, shoulder, neck or jaw
• Sweating

Risk factors for developing angina include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and kidney disease. 

Other risks include an unhealthy diet, obesity, lack of exercise, and smoking, as well as stress, aging, and a family history of heart problems. 

How can cardiac rehabilitation help treat stable angina?

If you have stable angina, Longwood Cardiac Recovery & Rehabilitation Center offers exceptional cardiac rehabilitation and therapy programs to help optimize your heart health. 

The practice provides convenient virtual appointments for initial consultations and follow-up visits.

Your individualized stable angina treatment plan may consist of:

• Pritikin intensive cardiac rehab (ICR)
• Vestibular screening for balance disorders and dizziness
• Heart-healthy nutrition education
• Stress management
• Long-term behavior change strategies
• Emotional support
• Smoking cessation
• Routine patient monitoring
• Transportation assistance
• Doctor referral program

ICR is a structured cardiac rehabilitation program that combines supervised, disease-specific exercise with healthy lifestyle education. 

Dr. Sepúlveda Sunez helps you regain strength, endurance, and mobility while decreasing your risk of serious heart problems. He takes a holistic, patient-centered, and integrative approach to cardiac rehab.

Longwood Cardiac Recovery & Rehabilitation Center also uses innovative CardiaLine for cardiopulmonary monitoring, including remote patient monitoring, to keep an eye on your progress over time.

Schedule stable angina rehab at Longwood Cardiac Recovery & Rehabilitation Center by calling the office or booking an in-person or virtual appointment online today.