Angina
Definition
Angina is a type of chest discomfort due to poor blood flow through the blood vessels (coronary vessels) of the heart muscle (myocardium).
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Symptoms
Some patients (especially women, the elderly, and people with diabetes) have unusual symptoms, such as:
- Fatigue
- Jaw, arm, or back pain
- Shortness of breath
- Weakness
See Also: Chest pain, Stable angina, Coronary artery spasm, and Unstable angina
Review date: June 21, 2010
Reviewed by: Michael A. Chen, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical School, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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