Medical Definition of Angina

Angina: Chest pain due to an inadequate supply of oxygen to the heart muscle. The pain is typically severe and crushing, and it is characterized by a feeling of pressure and suffocation just behind the breastbone. Angina can accompany or be a precursor of a heart attack.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2016