In women, this type of chest pain—called angina—may be triggered by mental stress in addition to or in place of physical activity. It may also occur at rest (called unstable angina).

Angina, also known as ischemic chest pain, occurs when the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen-rich blood to function ...

Chest pain (i.e. angina pectoris) is the predominant initial and subsequent presentation of CHD in women. Evaluation of chest pain and risk stratification to determine the need for further ...

When atherosclerosis affects arteries around your heart, it can lead to a type of chest pain called angina pectoris (or angina for short). However, until angina appears, it’s still possible to ...

Most patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and chronic stable angina will obtain complete relief of symptoms with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, some chronic angina ...

A heart attack is a potentially life-threatening medical emergency that can lead to cardiac arrest or death. Heart attacks ...

During a massive heart attack, a large portion of the heart doesn’t receive oxygen due to a blocked artery. Quick treatment ...

Angina—the technical name for chest tightness—can spread ... the most common heart-attack symptoms are chest pain and shortness of breath. “But women are much more likely than men to present ...

But the chest pain (angina) of a heart attack, caused by partial blockage of coronary arteries, is more intense and often associated with sweating and vomiting. It gets worse with exertion and is ...

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Angina often happens when a person is exercising or excited. Symptoms include chest pain and shortness of breath but, unlike a heart attack, symptoms ease with rest and taking prescribed medication.