Some remedies that provide relief from the pain are nitroglycerin tablets or inhaling fumes of amyl nitrite. To prevent attacks, sufferers from the disease should also avoid physical and emotional strain, exercise, and whatever else has been known to cause an attack. Gradual weight reduction is strongly recommended in obese patients. The value of a low-fat diet is questionable, but moderation in dietary fat should be recommended for all patients. Smoking should be prohibited and alcoholic beverages are allowed in moderation.
Prognosis depends largely on the underlying disorder.
False angina is a pain in the chest close to the heart, caused by nervousness, neuralgia, or rheumatism. It is not caused by disease of the heart. These pains do not move along the body, and are not a cause for alarm.