Angina is the chest pain or discomfort that occurs when your heart doesn’t get as much blood and oxygen as it needs.  This information sheet provides answers to the following questions regarding angina:

• What does angina feel like?
• When will I get angina?
• What tests might I have?
• How is angina treated?
• What can I do about angina?

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