Angina (say: "ann-ji-na") is a squeezing pain or a pressing feeling in the chest. It is most often caused by blockages in the arteries that supply blood to your heart. This is called coronary artery disease, or heart disease.
The symptoms you describe to your doctor will help your doctor decide if you need to be tested for heart disease. Your doctor will also check for any conditions that can increase your chance of heart disease. These conditions include:
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Angina and Heart Disease -- familydoctor.org
Health and Beauty: Angina and Heart Disease
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Gifted submitted 2010/7/1 18:40, published 2010/7/1 18:40 | 587 views
Tags: Angina, health, Heart-Disease
Tags: Angina, health, Heart-Disease
- high blood pressure
- diabetes
- smoking
- high cholesterol level
- menopause in women
- family members who have had heart disease at a young age
If you have heart disease, your angina can be treated by treating the heart disease.

