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Certain Positions Bring On Angina

Certain Positions Bring On Angina

Can someone tell me why certain positions I sleep in bring on angina?  I know it sounds strange, but it does happen.  When I lay on either side with my arms draped down in front of me angina sets in and wakes me up.  I have to take nitro in order to relieve this.  At times once the angina starts I am not able to lie on my back until the angina subsides.

Thanks, Ally
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I may have answered my question:

http://ijahsp.nova.edu/articles/Vol7Num1/pdf/Gordon.pdf

Ally
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Interesting article regarding sleep positions and the study shows there may be a problem with left-side lying position for some people.
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