Angina is usually a sign of coronary artery disease (CAD). It occurs when the blood vessels leading to the heart are blocked. The blockage decreases the blood and oxygen flow to the heart muscle. When the heart muscle is deprived of oxygen you will feel chest pain and other symptoms.
Coronary Artery Disease
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Angina occurs when your heart's need for blood and oxygen is increased by:
Stable angina becomes unstable when symptoms:
This type of angina is usually caused by a spasm of a heart vessel. It may indicate that you have one of the following conditions:
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