Angina

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Signs and Symptoms

Angina is a symptom of ischemic heart disease (IHD). Episodes of stable angina typically are brought on by exertion or emotion and are relieved with rest. An attack of stable angina lasts from 1 to 5 minutes and is described as

squeezing,
choking,
smothering, or
crushing pressure in the chest.



Pain may radiate to the shoulders, arms, back, neck, or jaw. Patients with atherosclerosis also may experience sweating, clamminess, shortness of breath (dyspnea), n...Read the full article