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3 Things to Know about Angina
Angina is as common as coronary artery disease and, if unaddressed, can cause life-threatening heart attacks
You know your body needs oxygen to function, but do you know how to tell when you aren’t getting enough?
Your heart will tell you. “Angina is a chest pain or pressure, caused by the heart muscle starving for oxygen,” says Tracy Patel, MD, a cardiologist with Hartford HealthCare’s Heart & Vascular Institute.
But how can you tell if your chest pain is angina, and what can be done about it? Here’severything you need to know.
