Chest pain or pressure (angina) is caused by the lack of oxygen-rich blood getting to the heart muscle.
Chest pain, also called angina, is often caused by a lack of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. Chest pain is a symptom of many heart diseases.
WHAT DOES ANGINA FEEL LIKE?
Besides chest pain itself, angina may feel like your heart or chest is being squeezed. Some people describe it as "an elephant sitting on your chest." It can also feel like indigestion. You might feel this discomfort in your shoulders, arms, neck, back, or jaw.
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