Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Angina in Indian Women: Awareness and Early Action Needed
Angina, or chest pain, is a sign of heart problems.
In India, heart disease is a big problem, especially for women, who are often underdiagnosed.
Many women have atypical symptoms and it can lead to worse outcomes.
To help, doctors are working on tools to spot angina earlier and better manage it.
It's important for women to learn about heart disease, know the warning signs, and seek medical help quickly.
Lifestyle changes and medical care can greatly improve a woman’s health.
CAD is a leading cause of death in India, affecting many women.
Women are often underdiagnosed and undertreated for angina.
Angina symptoms in women may be atypical, delaying diagnosis.
Tools (OPTA) are being developed to improve angina diagnosis and care.
Early detection and lifestyle changes are key for better outcomes.
- Who
- Healthcare professionals and women
- What
- Angina awareness and early detection
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- India
- Why
- Reduce CAD mortality in women
- Focus
- Angina and CAD in Indian women
- Leading Cause
- CAD is a leading cause of death in India
- Mortality
- India has a higher CAD death rate than global average
- Symptoms in women
- Angina can cause atypical symptoms in women
- Tools to improve diagnosis
- OPTA tools launched to aid angina diagnosis & management