"Neprinol helps to remove the causes of angina pectoris, that is, the excess deposition of fibrin and lipids in the coronary arteries."


Angina Pectoris

Angina is pain in the chest, usually caused by an inadequate supply of oxygen to the tissues of the heart. It is actually a symptom, not a disease, and is an indication of atherosclerosis in the heart's coronary arteries or of a possible impending heart attack. Angina can occur when there is an increased demand for blood by the heart muscle (myocardium), but the coronary arteries are unable to adequately supply that blood. This is why angina victims may experience symptoms while engaged in some physical activity, such as jogging, lifting a heavy object, walking up a flight of stairs; while excited; or even after eating a heavy meal.

In the United States alone, it is estimated that there are 6,750,000 people who have angina pectoris, and an estimated 350,000 new cases occur every year. Men experience angina attacks more often than do women. In 1993, some 930 Americans died from the condition.

The blood vessel linings are covered by a thin film of fibrin. Normally, equilibrium exists between fibrin synthesis and decomposition in the body-the body does not produce more fibrin than is needed to replace the fibrin that is destroyed. However, in angina, this equilibrium is disturbed and excessive deposit of lipids and fibrin form. As the deposits build up, the blood vessels narrow. This causes a disturbance of blood supply, eventually resulting in angina pectoris. If angina is suspected, see a physician immediately.

Symptoms

The symptoms of angina may vary. Angina pain is usually (but not always) experienced as a heavy pressure or a crushing sensation in the chest. Sometimes, it may be a vague and only slightly noticeable ache. The pain generally feels like a constriction in the chest, rather than a sharp pain. It can be located in the neck or shoulders and may radiate down the left arm and even into the fingers. It may also radiate into the throat, the teeth, the jaws, or straight through to the back. Sometimes, the pain may even radiate down the right arm or be felt in the upper abdomen. Palpitations and dizziness may also occur. Attacks usually last only a few minutes. 

Variant angina differs from typical angina in that it is characterized by pain at rest, rather than upon exertion, and by changes seen on an electrocardiogram during an attack of angina pain. It is caused by spasms of the large coronary arteries.

In unstable angina, the symptom pattern changes (for example pain becomes more severe or more frequent). Unstable angina is very serious. It is usually a result of a worsening of coronary artery obstruction. This is a medical emergency, as the risk for heart attack is very high.

Enzyme Therapy

Enzymes help to remove the causes of angina pectoris, that is, the excess deposition of fibrin and lipids in the coronary arteries. One of the causes of angina pectoris is a reduction in the level of plasmin (a natural proteolytic enzyme in the body) over time. This decrease means that there are no longer enough enzymes in the blood to dissolve the ongoing deposition of fibrin and lipids in the blood vessels. Certain enzymes and enzyme mixtures (such as nattokinase, serrapeptase, bromelain, and papain,) stimulate fibrinolysis (fibrin breakdown) and increase blood flow. As a result, symptoms decrease, fibrin deposits are dissolved, and swelling is reduced.