What Is Atherosclerosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Angina
Angina is a condition that is caused when the flow of blood, and essential oxygen, to the heart is restricted. This results in a pain in the chest that is often described as being dull or heavy. Angina is not usually a dangerous condition, although it can be alarming, and it can also be treated.
Treatment of angina usually means treating the attacks when they happen, rather than preventing the attacks in the first place. While the attacks are not necessarily dangerous in themselves, they do still point to an underlying condition that might be dangerous itself. It is a good idea to get such pains checked out regardless of the suspected cause.
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