Angina pectoris, often shortened to angina, is chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart and most commonly—but not always—a symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD). The term ...

That feeling of crushing pain in your chest can be a medical emergency, but it can also be angina pectoris, or "stable angina"—a symptom of coronary heart disease that can be managed with medication.

Angina is chest pain that happens when there isn't enough blood going to part of your heart. It can feel like a heart attack, with pressure or squeezing in your chest. It's sometimes called angina ...

This Week’s Question: My understanding is that angina is not as serious as heart disease. Is this true? Angina pectoris--or simply angina--is the medical term for chest pain or discomfort usually ...

Angina, a type of chest pain, can be stable or unstable. Stable angina follows a predictable pattern. For example, it may occur regularly after strenuous exercise and go away shortly. Angina is a type ...