Angina is caused by a temporary lack of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. It can be caused by a number of conditions, including coronary heart disease, other types of heart disease, or uncontrolled high blood pressure. An episode of angina is not a heart attack, but it does mean that you have a greater chance of having a heart attack. Angina is a largely preventable disease, and a person can lower his or her chances of developing it through knowledge and lifestyle choices.
(Click Angina to learn more about the causes, symptoms, and risk factors for this condition. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
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