Meridian Therapy

© Copyright 1997 by M. Al-Haj, M.D., for Semmelweis-Verlag, Germany
(Explore Issue: Volume 12, Number 5)

Introduction

Angina pectoris — also known as stenocardia — is a syndrome with ischemically conditioned pain which usually appears in the heart region. It can manifest itself as a dull pressure or a convulsive or piercing pain and is associated with a characteristic feeling of constriction or destruction. Although the pain attacks tend to affect the middle to left thoracic region, it can radiate far into other regions, for example the neck or lower jaw. As far as etiology is concerned, this syndrome is associated with the heart. Causal factors include long-term unhealthy lifestyle and dietary habits; heavy smokers, for example, are considered to be significantly at risk of getting this disease sooner or later. If angina pain appears even when the body is resting, this is considered to be stage III and right next door to a heart attack.