Definition for Angina
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Angina is the medical term for this chest sensation, which is the most common symptom of coronary artery disease. It's important to know that people with coronary artery disease who experience angina often describe the sensation as "tightness," "discomfort," "squeezing," and "heaviness." The pain or discomfort of angina tends to start under your breastbone but may also travel, often to your shoulder, arm, neck, or jaw. Often people also have shortness of breath, sweating, and a feeling of nausea along with the anginal chest pain or discomfort. Occasionally ischemia causes these other symptoms without causing chest pain or discomfort.
