Anginal pain vs Heart attack pain
Anginal pain usually starts after exertion and is relieved by rest. In contrast heart attack pain may start at rest and even during sleep. Heart attack pain is more severe than anginal pain and it is not relieved by rest. Anginal pain usually responds to GTN tablet under tongue or GTN spray but Myocardial infarction (heart attack) pain remains unabated even after taking multiple GTN tablets. So if you are a known case of angina pectoris and if your pain does not respond to 2/3 GTN tablets please consult your doctor or go to the nearest hospital immediately.
