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Print: What is angina?
Angina (say: "ann-jie-na") is a squeezing pain or a pressing feeling in the chest. It is most often caused by blockages in the arteries that supply blood to your heart. This is called coronary artery disease, or heart disease.
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Reviewed/Updated: 11/10
Created: 09/00
