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Angina May Point to Underlying Heart Problems

Angina affects nearly 7 million people in the United States, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Angina is a condition characterized by chest pain and pressure, and it affects men and women equally. Here is a guide to understanding angina:Overview Throughout your entire life, your heart continuously pumps blood throughout your body. In order to keep functioning, the heart receives oxygen from the coronary arteries, which work like a garden hose, transporting oxygen-rich blood to the heart. If this important artery is clogged, the heart becomes parched and damaged from not getting enough oxygen. Arteries clog when a fatty material called plaque adheres to the vessel walls and begins narrowing the vital passageway. Imagine a traffic jam in your heart that prevents necessary nutrients from passing through. Your heart’s struggle for oxygen causes angina — chest pain or pressure from this lack of oxygen.Types There are four major types of angina, and each has i...

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