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Thursday March 28, 2024

Understanding angina

July 12, 2018

Angina is the medical term for chest pain that occurs when your heart doesn’t get enough oxygenated blood.

The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute says triggers may include:

* Being under emotional stress.

* Being exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures.

* Eating a heavy meal.

* Smoking tobacco or using cocaine.

— HealthDay News