Angina

Angina is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness, or discomforts in the chest are common angina pain adjectives. It could feel like there is a big weight on your chest. Angina can cause either a fresh discomfort that has to be checked out by a doctor or a persistent pain that gets better with treatment.

The discomfort of indigestion, for example, can be difficult to distinguish from angina, despite the fact that it is a rather common type of chest pain. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience inexplicable chest pain.

Symptoms

A cardiac attack damaged tissue and blocked artery chest pain and discomfort in the chest are angina symptoms. The discomfort or pain in the chest could feel like:

• Burning
• Fullness
• Pressure
• Squeezing

Other angina symptoms include:

• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Breathing difficulty
• Sweating

Angina in women

Women’s angina symptoms can differ from men’s typical angina symptoms. Delays in getting treatment could be caused by these distinctions. For instance, although chest discomfort is frequently experienced by women with angina, it may not be the sole symptom or the one that affects them the most. Women may also experience symptoms like:

• Discomfort in the neck, jaw, teeth or back
• Nausea
• Shortness of breath
• Stabbing pain instead of chest pressure
• Stomach (abdominal) pain