Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

What is the relationship between angina and a heart attack?

April 26, 2017angina Heart Attack relationship

0

Posted

What is the relationship between angina and a heart attack?

1 Answer

0

Posted

Angina is different from a heart attack. Both relate to the blood flow through the coronary arteries (which bring blood to the heart muscle), but there is a key difference. With angina, the blood flow is reduced, especially when the heart must do more work. This imbalance between oxygen supply and demand is temporary leading to discomfort in the chest. With a heart attack, the blood flow to part of the heart muscle is suddenly cut off when a coronary artery is blocked.