What does "Angina" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
Angina is a type of chest pain that occurs when the heart is not getting enough blood and oxygen. It often feels like a pressing or squeezing pain, usually in the chest under the breastbone, but sometimes in the shoulders, arms, neck, jaws, or back. Angina is usually a symptom of an underlying heart problem, such as coronary heart disease. It can be a warning sign of a future heart attack.
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