Chest pain 'Angina Pectoris'.(Life Extension) From: Manila Bulletin | Date: May 24, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Gary S Sy, MD

ANGINA Pectoris is not a disease in its own right. It is the name for pain that occurs when the muscular wall of the heart becomes temporarily short of oxygen. Normally, the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart can cope with an increased demand, but this ability is restricted if you have coronary artery disease.

If you have a condition that restricts the supply of oxygen to your heart, the supply may be adequate for some activ...