Is angina dangerous? Is angina chronic heart disease?
Angina, called angina pectoris by doctors, is a symptom of underlying
coronary heart disease. It is caused by the narrowing of the
heart arteries due to atherosclerosis, and is present in about 7 million
Americans, with about 400,000 new cases yearly Angina pectoris
refers to the aching and gripping pain that occurs in the area
under the breastbone in the central part of the chest, and it may
extend to the jaw or to the left shoulder and arm. This pain, usually
lasting less than five minutes, occurs most typically in response to
exercise, and is more common on exposure to cold, after meals, or
during stressful moments.
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