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Learn About Angina
Angina is a type of chest discomfort or pain due to poor blood flow through the blood vessels (coronary arteries) of the heart muscle (myocardium). Typically, the chest pain feels like tightness, heavy pressure, squeezing, or a crushing feeling. It may spread to the:
- Arm (most often the left)
- Back
- Jaw
- Neck
- Shoulder
Some people say the pain feels like gas or indigestion.
Some patients have symptoms other than classic angina when there is poor blood flow to the heart which may be called their "anginal equivalent." Examples include shortness of breath, back, jaw or arm pain that occur without chest pain.
There are different types of angina:
- Stable angina
- Unstable angina
- Variant angina
Get medical help right away if you have new, unexplained chest pain or pressure. If you have had angina before, call your health care provider.
Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute
John Spertus is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City,, Missouri. Dr. Spertus is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angina. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Heart Attack, Peripheral Artery Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
The Christ Hospital Physicians-Heart & Vascular
Timothy Henry is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Henry is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angina. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Angina, Cardiogenic Shock, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Stanford Hospital And Clinics
Jennifer Tremmel is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Tremmel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angina. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Angina, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
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Published Date: January 01, 2025
Published By: Michael A. Chen, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical School, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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