_______________ is chest pain that 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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Angina pectoris is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. This reduction in blood flow is typically due to narrowing of the coronary arteries. The pain is often described as a squeezing, pressure, or tightness in the chest. Angina can be stable (predictable and manageable with medication and lifestyle changes) or unstable (sudden onset and more severe). It is a warning sign that the heart is not receiving enough oxygen and can be a precursor to a heart attack.

_______________ Is Chest Pain That Occurs Because the Muscle Tissue