2007-03-22 14:48:23 · 4 answers · asked by Miss Mary 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
No. It means that he is having Angina.
http://www.medicinenet.com/angina/article.htm
2007-03-22 14:53:59 · answer #1 · answered by dragonkisses 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Often nitro tablets are prescribed when there is a complaint of new chest pain or other symptoms that are concerning or potentially concerning for angina. The fact that it is new (and presumably it is or he would not have just been given the tabs) means by definition it is unstable angina - angina that is in the process of evolving.
That said, a good portion of patient complaints are not related to the heart at all and the nitro is given in case of emergency until it can get figured out. It is terribly important and nobody wants to take unnecessary risk...so the nitro is prescribed.
Usually this is a process of evaluation that involves testing and/or referral to a cardiologist.
I would be wondering if your husband got a new prescription for nitro, for new symptoms and he was NOT being further evaluated.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
2007-03-23 03:09:35 · answer #2 · answered by c_schumacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is used for angina attacks. I have used it for years and what it does is a quick fix to open up the arteries for maximum blood flow to the heart muscle. He may have coronary artery disease which can cause angina attacks.
Best to see a good cardiologist for all the answers!
2007-03-22 15:34:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a link that may put you at ease about nitroglycerine tablets, I have also ben prescribed these pills, its basically used for chest pains caused by angina.
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/0700/0723.asp?index=4899
2007-03-22 14:59:15 · answer #4 · answered by iggy465 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋