is chest pain which occurs because the muscle tissue of the heart must continue its activity without a sufficient supply of oxygen or adequate removal of carbon dioxide and other waste products.

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The chest pain described in the question is characteristic of angina pectoris, which occurs because of reduced blood flow to the heart muscle due to narrow or blocked coronary arteries. This leads to insufficient oxygen supply to the heart muscle, resulting in chest pain or discomfort.

Is Chest Pain Which Occurs Because the Muscle Tissue of the Heart