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Angina - stable; Angina - chronic; Angina pectoris
The most common symptom is chest pain that occurs behind the breastbone or slightly to the left of it. It may feel like tightness, heavy pressure, squeezing, or crushing pain. The pain may spread to the:
Some people say the pain feels like gas or indigestion.
The pain typically:
Angina attacks can occur at any time during the day, but most occur between 6 a.m. and noon.
Other symptoms of angina include:
Your health care provider will perform a physical exam and measure your blood pressure. The following tests may be done to diagnose or rule out angina:
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