What is angina?

Is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Angina pain is often described as squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest. It may feel like a heavy weight lying on the chest. Angina may be a new pain that needs to be checked by a health care provider, or recurring pain that goes away with treatment.