Angina pectorisAngina pectoris is a medical condition that literally means tight chest. The victim feels a sharp pain in the chest for a few seconds, then it disappears. This happens when cells in the myocardium, the muscular part of your heart, are temporarily denied oxygen. At this point, they do not die, but can be weakened. If left untreated and the condition persists, a serious condition called myocardial insult or commonly known as a heart attack may occur. This can seriously damage the functionality of the heart. Which in turn affects our well-being. We need to be informed about the risks associated with our cardiovascular system. The most common cause of angina is excess cholesterol consumption. This chemical is only needed in trace amounts but is often consumed with every meal. In the body, cholesterol is responsible for the stability of cell plasma membranes and hormones are produced from it. If it is consumed at a higher rate than necessary, it is stored in the tunica interna, the innermost layer of blood vessels. As it is stored, it begins to build up and eventually clogs the container. As a result, all cells fed by the vessel die from lack of oxygen. If this condition is detected early, it can be corrected through surgical interventions or, in some minor cases, corrective procedures. Surgical procedures include bypass, laser, and balloon surgery. During bypass surgery, a vein is removed from the lower leg and a blocked vessel is bypassed. Often during surgery, the entire midsection of the body is cut and the ribs are pulled back, which is very painful with a very slow recovery. Some hospitals have now implemented a new technique where only a small hole is made and everything is done via a viewing screen. In balloon surgery, a balloon is inserted into the vessel containing the plug and inflated. When this happens, the vessel is damaged, causing the cells to repair the damage and clear the blockage. This operation is not as effective as other surgical techniques and is often performed several times before a positive result is achieved. Laser surgery is the most recent development. Here they use a laser to scrape the buildup off the ship. This surgery is one of the most expensive surgical procedures available today. Corrective procedures include lifestyle changes. These can include food intake, exercise and stress-related issues. Food intake is largely the answer to correcting this situation. As noted above, excessive cholesterol consumption can increase the risk of heart attack..