Talk to Cardiologist on Abdominal Angina Diagnosis And Treatment

I need some advice regarding my father’s health condition. For the past month, he has been experiencing occasional shortness of breath (1-3 times a day, lasting only a few seconds) and mild upper abdominal pain. The pain is mostly after eating, but it can also occur at other times, including when he walks.

At first, I thought it might be a gastric issue, so I took him to a gastroenterologist. He asked for multiple tests, including pancreas tests, ultrasound, and ultimately a CT scan of the abdomen. The CT scan revealed a blockage in an artery in the abdomen (50%), and the doctor diagnosed him with abdominal angina.

To be sure, I also consulted a cardiologist. He did an ECG and an echocardiogram, and he said that my father's heart is in good condition.

Since I was not getting a clear answer quickly, I consulted another doctor as well. He also confirmed abdominal angina and prescribed blood thinners, cholesterol-lowering tablets, and medicine to widen blood vessels. Right now, my f