Angina is a type of chest discomfort due to poor blood flow through the blood vessels (coronary vessels) of the heart muscle (myocardium).

Related topics:

• Chest pain
• Stable angina
• Unstable angina
• Variant angina

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